Devotees from across the city came together at Gurudwaras to celebrate the 357th 'Parkash Purab,' marking the birth anniversary of the 10th Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh. The festivities included special prayer ceremonies, free langars, and distribution of prasad at Gurudwaras, reflecting the spirit of devotion and community.
Welknown personalities including Health Minister Banna Gupta, MP Bidhyut Baran Mahto, MLA Saryu Roy participated in the Nagar Kirtan.
Guru Gobind Singh, born on December 22, 1666, in Patna, established the 'Khalsa Panth' in 1699 to protect people from oppression, following in the footsteps of his father, Guru Tegh Bahadur, who dedicated his life to religious freedom.
Renowned Sikh preachers led recitations of sacred Gurubani Keertans at various Gurudwaras, aiming to instill the values of Guru Gobind Singh among the devotees. A religious procession, organized by the Central Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee, traversed through different areas, culminating at Sakchi Gurudwara.
Parmeet Kaur, a Sikh devotee, expressed, "We celebrate Guru Gobind Singh's birth anniversary with happiness and devotion." Giani Iqbal Singh, a Sikh leader, highlighted the annual religious procession and prayers as integral parts of the celebration.
In addition to prayers, Sikh martial art forms like 'Gatka' were performed by trained professionals, symbolizing victory over evil. All 33 Gurudwaras in the district adorned festive decorations, hosting religious congregations and langars as part of the joyous celebrations.
Guru Gobind Singh, the transformative force behind Sikh faith, created the Khalsa in 1699—a community of faithful individuals identifiable by visible symbols of their faith and trained as warriors. The celebrations extended to Sakchi Gurudwara, where a two-day congregation recognized participants of the religious procession for their performances.
