350TH MARTYRDOM ANNIVERSARY OF SRI GURU TEGH BAHADUR JI
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Punjab Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond today announced that the Punjab Government has released the detailed schedule of special events to be held at the sacred land of the Khalsa, Sri Anandpur Sahib, from 23 to 25 November in commemoration of the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of the Ninth Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. The State Government has designated the Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs as the nodal department for the successful planning and execution of these events.
The programme will commence on 23 November at 10 AM with the beginning of Sri Akhand Path Sahib, where Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann would also be present. At 12 noon, a Sarv Dharam Sammelan will be held at the main pandal of Baba Budha Dal Chhauni. A Drone Show will be organised at 5 PM at Virasat-e-Khalsa, followed by Katha and Kirtan Darbar at 6 PM in the main pandal.
Sharing details about 24 November, the Minister said that the Sees Bhet Nagar Kirtan will commence from Kiratpur Sahib at 8 AM, concluding at the Bhai Jaitha Ji Memorial. At 1 PM, a Special Session of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha dedicated to Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji will be held at the Bhai Jaitha Ji Memorial. Throughout the day, various religious activities will take place, and a Drone Show would be started at 5 PM and Katha and Kirtan Darbar at 6 PM.
He further informed that on 25 November at 10 AM, the Bhog of Sri Akhand Path Sahib will be performed at the main pandal of Baba Budha Dal Chhauni. At 12 noon, Sarbat Da Bhala Ikkatartaa will be held, with participation from eminent religious, social and political dignitaries. The three-day grand commemorative events will conclude with a spectacular Drone Show at 5 PM.