The Sikhs in twin cities will observe the 348th Martyrdom Day of Guru Teg Bahadur Sahebji on Sunday. Guru Teg Bahadur Sahebji made sacrifices for the nation. To mark this occasion, the Prabhandak Committee of Gurudwara Guru Singh Sabha, Sitafalmandi, Secunderabad will hold a mass congregation called “Vishaal Kirtan Darbar” from 11 am to 4 pm on Sunday. Afterwards, there will be a holy procession called Nagar Keertan at 4:30 pm.
The “Vishaal Kirtan Darbar” will take place at the Municipal Grounds, Chilkalguda, Sitafalmandi, Secunderabad on December 17 from 11 am to 4 pm. Sikh devotees and people from other faiths will come together at this event. Religious preachers from different parts of the country will recite holy hymns on the teachings of the Sikh Gurus and Guru Granth Sahib.
Bhai Lehna Singhji of Damdama Taksal Talwandi Baktha wale, Giani Satwant Singhji Khalsa, Manji Saheb, Sri Amritsar, and other reputed religious preachers will also perform hymns and stories. After the congregation, free community food (Guru Ka Langar) will be served to all the devotees.
In the evening, there will be a holy procession called Nagar Keertan. It will start from Gurudwara Saheb Sitafalmandi at around 4:30 pm and pass through various locations before returning to Gurudwara Saheb. The procession will showcase religious flags from all Gurudwaras, sword fighting skills, and other breathtaking skills. The Holy Scripture of Sikhs, Guru Granth Sahib ji, will be carried on a beautifully decorated vehicle. Group preachers will sing holy hymns throughout the procession.
