Decorated lamps in Sri Harmandir Sahib. (Photo- Raghav)
Jagran correspondent, Amritsar. The birth anniversary of the tenth father Shri Guru Gobind Singh Maharaj, the creator of the Khalsa Panth, is being celebrated today with full reverence, respect and religious decorum. On this auspicious occasion, lakhs of devotees from India and abroad are coming to Sri Harmandir Sahib to pay obeisance and offer prayers for the welfare of Sarbat.
This day also holds special significance because on these days the martyrdom days of the four Sahibzadas of Guru Sahib, Baba Ajit Singh Ji, Baba Jujhar Singh Ji, Baba Zorawar Singh Ji and Baba Fateh Singh Ji, also fall. By standing firm in the face of oppression at a young age, Sahibzadas proved that sacrifice for religion, truth and humanity is paramount.
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Crowd of devotees gathered at Shri Harmandir Sahib.
Decorated lamps in Sri Harmandir Sahib
During this period, lights were also decorated in Sri Harmandir Sahib. A grand display of precious gems, gold and silver jewelery and diamond-jewel studded umbrellas etc. was also presented in Sri Harmandir Sahib. Gurbani Kirtan was performed by Hazuri Ragi groups.
On this occasion, Hazuri Ragi Bhai Jujhar Singh said that Guru Gobind Singh ji's struggle was not against any religion or community, but against injustice and oppression. He said that Guru Sahib even sacrificed his entire family to save humanity. Today there is a need that the Sangat should adopt the words and teachings of the Guru in their lives.
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There will be no fireworks today
Keeping in mind the martyrdom of four Sahibzadas, fireworks are not being set off on the occasion of Prakash Parv this year. Guru Parva is being celebrated only through Deepmala, which was appreciated by the Sangats. During this evening, desi ghee lamps will be lit around the lake of Shri Harmandir Sahib.
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