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Hyderabad, Nov.2 (Press media of india): The most important and major festival of Sikh Community across the world “Sri Guru Nanak Devji” birthday celebrations (Prakash Utsav)”, the first Sikh Guru and founder of Sikh Religion will be celebrated on November 4 to 8.
To mark the important 553rd birth celebrations of Guru Nanak Devji, Prabhandak Committees of Gurudwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Guru Nanak Marg, Ashok Bazar, Afzalgunj and Gurudwara Saheb Secunderabad have joined hands to make the celebrations a grand success. In this context, two grand colourful, “Nagar Keertans ” (Holy processions) will be taken out by Gurudwara Saheb Secunderabad at 4 pm on November 4 (Friday) and another from Gurudwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Guru Nanak Marg, Ashok Bazar, Afzalgunj at 4 pm on November 5. On the day of `’Prakash utsav celebrations’’ which falls on November 8, “Vishaal Deewan” (mass congregation) will be held at Exhibition Grounds, Nampally from 10.30 am to 4 pm on November 8.
Nagar keertan from Secunderabad on Nov. 4
Prabhandak Committee presidents S Baldev Singh Bagga (GSS), S Kuldip Singh Bagga (GSGSS) and general secretaries and other committee members said a colourful ‘’Nagar Keertan’’ will be taken out on November 4 at 4 pm from Gurudwara Saheb Secunderabad and proceed via Manohar talkies, Clock Tower, BATA, Patny Circle, Kingsway, Monda Market, Alpha Hotel and reach Gurudwara Saheb Secunderabad in the evening.
Thousands of devotees from across the State will take part in the procession. The Holy procession will be marked by rendering of Shabad Keertans (Holy Hymns) by the Jatha Tera Jatha, Istri Satsang and Keerthani Jathas of men and women. Besides that “Panj Pyaras” (five beloved ones) in their traditional attire will be the cynosure of atttraction in the procession.
Another colourful “Nagar keertan” will be taken out on November 5 at 4 pm from Gurudwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Afzalgunj and will pass through Afzalgunj, Siddiambar Bazar, Jambagh, Putli Bowli, Central Gurudwara Saheb Gowliguda and reach Gurudwara Singh Sabha, Afzalgung in the evening at around 9 pm. Thousands of Sikh devotees and other community faiths from across the state will take part in the procession. Guru Granth Sahebji (the Revered Holy Scripture of the Sikhs) will be carried on a beautifully decorated vehicle along with “Nishaan Sahebans” (Religious Flags) all along the procession. The Holy Procession will be marked by rendering of Shabad Keertans (Holy Hymns) by the Jatha Tera Jatha, Isitri Satsang and Keerthani Jathas of men and women. Besides that “Panj Pyaras” (five beloved ones) in their traditional attire will be the cynosure of attraction in the procession. Major attraction of the procession will be the display of “Gatka” a famous Sikh martial art forms and other breathtaking sword exercises all along procession by Gatka Part Akal Gatka (Amritsar), Dashmesh Kalgidhar Jatha and other special Gatka parties will also exhibit their Gatka skills.
Vishaal deewan on ”prakash utsav” on Nov. 8 at Exhibition grounds, Nampally
As the main 553rd Birthday Celebrations of Guru Nanak Devji falls on November 8, 2022 a ‘`vishaal deewan” will be held at Exhibition Grounds, Nampally Road from 10.30 am to 4 pm on November 8, where over 25,000 to 30,000 Sikh devotees and other community faiths will converge at the event. The event will be marked by recitations of Gurbani Keertans (Holy Hymns) by the reputed Ragi Jathas (religious preachers) who are being specially invited from various parts of the country to render shabad keertans.
Bhai Satnam Singh Singhji (Sri Darbar Sahib, Golden Temple Amritsar), Bhai Sarabjeet SInghji of Patna, Bihar, Hazuri Ragi Jathas, Bhai Hari SInghji, Bhai Charanjeet Singhji, Bhai Jagdev Singhji, Bhai Harwinder Singh and other reputed Ragi Jathas will recite Shabad Keertans and Kathas and throw light on the teachings of Guru Nanak who stood for peace, equality and humanity. After the culmination of the congregation Guru Ka Langar (free community kitchen) will be served to the devotees.
Two night keertan darbars on Nov. 7 and 8
A Night Keertan Darbar will be organised on November 7 (Monday) at Gurudwara Saheb Secunderabad from 7.30 pm to 10.30 pm. Another Night Keertan Darbar will be organised at Gurudwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Afzalgunj on November 8 from 9 pm to 2 am in which above famous Ragi Jathas will recite Gurubani keertans. For more details contact on mobile numbers : 9848044445, 9848033733. (PMI)
