:dateline:The 412th establishment anniversary of the Supreme Sikh throne Sri Akal Takht Sahib was celebrated by the SGPC on July 2. Following the culmination of Sri Akhand Path Sahib, the Hazoori Raagi Jatha of Bhai Kuldeep Singh delighted the Sikh sangat with melodious Kirtan. Head Granthi of Sri Akal Takht Sahib Giani Malkit Singh performed �Ardas� while the Jathedar of Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib Giani Raghbir Singh read the sacred �Hukamnama� (order of the Almighty Lord) on this occasion.
Addressing the Sikh devotees on this occasion, the SGPC appointed Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh said that the sixth Sikh master Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji presented the Sikh dignity by establishing Sri Akal Takht Sahib. �
Congratulating the Sikh world on this sacred day, he appealed the Sikh masses to follow the messages and orders addressed from Sri Akal Takht Sahib. He said that the unity among Sikh community was the need of the hour for which every Sikh should dedicate himself / herself to Sri Akal Takht Sahib.
SGPC Secretary Dr. Roop Singh, Vice Secretary S. Gurbachan Singh Lehal, Managers of Sri Harmandir Sahib S. Jaswinder Singh Deenpur and S. Mukhtar Singh, Additional Manager S. Rajinder Singh Ruby, S. Sukhraj Singh, S. Satnam Singh, S. Paramjit Singh, S. Lakhbir Singh, Vice Manager S. jagtar Singh etc. were also present on this occasion. �