Week-long Gurmat Samagam Begins in Chandigarh on the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary
Chandigarh 19 November ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : The Chandigarh Gurdwara Asthapan Committee, Sector 22-D, has announced a special week-long Gurmat Samagam from November 19 to 25, 2025, to mark the 350th year of the martyrdom of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji. This announcement was made by the Committee’s Secretary, Sardar Gurjot Singh Sawhney during a press conference held at Sri Guru Gobind Singh Public School, Sector 35, Chandigarh. He said the objective of the week-long religious events is to inspire the Sangat with the teachings of Gurmat, the spirit of sacrifice and universal human values. On the occasion of the press conference, Chandigarh Gurdwara Asthapan Committee President Amarjit Singh Chaddha, Chairman Jasbir Singh Uppal, Manager Charanjit Singh and Manpreet Singh were also present. The main venues of the samagam include Sri Guru Gobind Singh Public School (Sector 35-B), Gurdwara Sahib Sector 37-C, Gurdwara Sahib Sector 22-D and other associated Gurmat institutions. The samagam commenced on November 19 at the school, featuring Bhai Sukhdeep Singh, Bhai Lakhwinder Singh, Bhai Harjot Singh Jakhmi, Bhai Ravinder Singh and other reputed kathavachaks and ragi jathas who enthralled the Sangat with their soulful renditions. The chief guest on the occasion was Dr. Iqbal Singh Lalpura (former IPS officer and former Chairperson, National Commission for Minorities). On November 20, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, a theatrical presentation titled “Shahadat Patshahi Nauvin” will be staged. Written by Baljinder Singh Darapuri and directed by Bannedarjit Singh Bunny, the play portrays Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji’s supreme sacrifice, his defence of human rights, and his commitment to religious freedom. The event will be presided over by Sardar Paramjit Singh Sarna, former President, Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee. On November 21, at 11 am, a Nagar Kirtan dedicated to the martyrdom anniversary will begin from Gurdwara Sahib Sector 22-D. It will pass through Sector 22 Market – Sector 17 Plaza – Sector 18 – Sector 19 – Sector 35, and conclude at Sector 37. Gatka teams, school students, kirtan jathas, and a large number of devotees will participate. On November 22, youth-centric Gurmat discussion sessions will be held at Gurdwara Sahib Sector 22-D. On November 23, the programme will feature the conclusion of Sehaj Path, special kirtan, a religious exhibition, and Gurmat lectures. On November 24, discourses will focus on seva, Panthic discipline and unity. The samagam will conclude on November 25 at Gurdwara Sahib Sector 37-C with Akhand Path Bhog, kirtan, ardas and Guru ka Langar, attended by senior religious representatives. Sahni appealed to the Sangat of Chandigarh and neighbouring areas to participate wholeheartedly and make this historic tribute to Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji a grand success.

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