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Over 10,000 devotees from crossed Telangana gathered connected Sunday to observe the 350th martyrdom time (Shaheedi Divas)of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru, successful a solemn yet vibrant show of devotion. The sprawling NTR Stadium astatine Indira Park present was transformed into a immense tented hallway covered successful saffron, yellowish and achromatic flowers and decor, mounting the code for a time of remembrance, supplication and assemblage spirit.
From precocious morning, agelong queues of devotees formed wrong the main pavilion to connection prayers earlier the Guru Granth Sahib, the beatified scripture, arsenic renowned preachers recited hymns that echoed done the venue. Hundreds sat cross-legged successful prayer, immoderate with folded hands, reflecting connected the Guru’s ultimate sacrifice for spiritual state and quality dignity. Guru Tegh Bahadur, often revered arsenic ‘Hind Di Chadar’ (or the Shield of India) stood steadfast against oppression and fought for the close of each idiosyncratic to signifier their religion freely.
Historical accounts accidental Guru Tegh Bahadur came into struggle with the Mughal rulers aft helium offered extortion to a radical of Brahmins from Kashmir who had turned to him for assistance erstwhile emperor Aurangzeb ordered them to person to Islam. Encouraged by his son, Gobind Rai, who succeeded him arsenic guru, the Guru decided to basal up for their close to practise their religion and declared that helium would contiguous himself earlier the emperor. He was arrested connected his mode to Delhi and was offered wealthiness and favours if helium agreed to convert, but helium firmly refused. His martyrdom successful 1675 was hailed arsenic a timeless awesome of courageousness and a defence of the close to practise one’s content freely.
The NTR Stadium astatine Indira Park on Sunday.
The wide congregation jointly organised by the absorption committee of gurudwara successful Sitaphalmandi successful coordination with large Sikh gurudwaras crossed Telangana. The event, which began astatine 11 a.m. and continued till aft 5 p.m., featured recitations of spiritual hymns and sermons by renowned preachers including Bhai Anantvir Singh from the USA, Bhai Gurdev Singh from Australia and Gyani Sher Singh from Ambala (Haryana).
The lawsuit marked the culmination of week-long observances. Earlier successful the week, a religious procession was carried retired crossed Secunderabad connected Tuesday followed by different wide gathering connected Saturday night.
The 350th martyrdom day began connected a ample standard successful Delhi with a peculiar airy and laser amusement astatine the Red Fort. The lawsuit illuminated the historical monument with visuals depicting the Guru’s beingness and sacrifice, drafting thousands of attendees and showcasing nationalist reverence for his legacy.
Volunteers served ‘Guru Ka Langar’, the assemblage room with devotees of each ages and faiths sitting enarthrosis to enarthrosis connected agelong mats, symbolising equality and fraternity. Outside the main congregation, stalls offered aesculapian services, acquisition worldly and devotional items.
Devotees and organisers alike said the juncture served not lone to honour Guru Tegh Bahadur’s sacrifice but besides to animate radical to uphold values of peace, justice, tolerance and respect for each faiths, principles that stay cardinal to India’s taste and spiritual identity.
