KARNAL, Haryana, India—Following massive celebrations in Patna, State of Haryana is now also going to hold a state level functions to celebrate Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s parkash purab. Celebrations will take place on February 12 at the new grain market of Karnal.
Various programs are being organized in Haryana, along with a nagar kirtan. “Sikh devotees can expect Haryana to be decorated in Khalsa colours to mark the 350th anniversary celebrations,” said D.S. Dhesi, who is heading the committee to oversee the preparations.
“Various programs are being organized throughout the State, including seminars, painting and photography competitions and traditional martial arts. Besides, some roads in the State would be named after Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji,” he told Sikh24 on February 9.
SGPC President Prof. Kirpal Singh Badungar has been invited by the Haryana government at the state level celebrations. He was invited as a chief guest by the BJP led state government of Haryana.
Confirming the development with Sikh24, SGPC Chief Secretary Harcharan Singh said that with Waheguru’s blessings, Haryana’s Chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar is holding these celebrations. He said that several SGPC officials will be present during the celebrations. He also appealed to the Sikh masses to attend the functions.
I attended one of their meetings where they discussed to have VIP Langar for Mr. Khattar and other dignitaries. They also discussed to do a photo-op with Mr. Khattar serving Dal to few people. I was surprised as this was announced by the Sikhs in the meeting. Only effort was to imitate what was organized in Patna, but without any respect for the Guru Sahib, even though they claimed to be very learned Sikhs. People of Patna did not know much about Guru Sahib but they had a lot of respect for Guru Gobind Singh Sahib and were ready to learn. The difference is clearly visible when things are done for political benefit and not out of faith and respect!
Thanks for sharing your information. It just confirmed my fears that it is just a show and make fool of sikhs again.
Yes do the celebrations but at the same time show your respect to Guru Gobind Singh ji by following his order which is that our Guru in this world to eternity is Guru Granth Sahib ji and nothing else.