ANANDPUR SAHIB, Punjab—Singh Sahib Giani Mall today inaugurated the religious programs to be held to mark the 350th foundation day of Sri Anandpur Sahib from June 17 to June 19, by commencing Sri Akhand Path Sahib and performing Ardas at Gurdwara Guru Ka Mehal, Bhora Sahib.
Panj Piares inaugurated the functions by beating five nagaras (battle drums) and the hazoori ragis delighted the Sikh sangat with divine Kirtan of Gurbani scriptures. It is noteworthy that Guru Teg Bahadaur Ji laid foundation stone of Chakk Nanki (Anandpur Sahib) on 19 June about 350 years ago. SGPC is organizing all these programs to mark this historical event.
Singh Sahib Giani Mall Singh said that we are lucky to have the opportunity to mark the 350th foundation anniversary of Sri Anandpur Sahib, where Khalsa was initiated. He appealed the Sikh masses to pay visit to Sri Anandpur Sahib on this historical eve. He informed that Amrit Sanchaar programs will also be held continuously from June 17 to June 19 at Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib.
Head Granth of Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib Giani Sukhwinder Singh, Education Minister Dr. Daljit Singh Cheema, SGPC member Bhai Amarjit Singh Chawla, Bhai Amarjit Singh Khera, Bhai Sukhwinder Singh Grewal (Manager, Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib), Bhai Paramjit Singh Lakhewal, SGPC Secretary S. Sukhdev Singh Bhaur, Vice Secretary S. Jagir Singh, Personal Assistant Bhai Amandeep Singh and Sikh sangat in huge count was present there.
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