AMRITSAR: The 355th `Prakash Purab’ of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the tenth Sikh Guru and founder of Khalsa Panth was celebrated with religious fervor and devotion at Khalsa College campus here today. As per the tradition, the `Gurpurab’ witnessed Bhog of Sri Akhand Path, Kirtan and later lectures on teachings and philosophy of revered Guru.
The Kirtan recitals were performed by the students of Khalsa College of Education, Ranjit Avenue who sang hymns from Gurbani and verses in the praise of the Guru. The Gurdwara complex was decorated tastefully with buntings and flowers. The teachers, students and staff members took part in the `Ardas’ (prayers) following the ceremony.
Khalsa College Governing Council (KCGC) honorary secretary Rajinder Mohan Singh Chhina gave the message to the youth to follow the philosophy of the Guru, which he said was most relevant in the present strife-torn world. He with Principal, Khalsa College, Dr. Mehal Singh bestowed Siropas upon the students performing Kirtan.
Dr. Inderjit Singh Gagoani, a prominent historian gave a detailed account of the life and teachings of the Guru who stood for righteousness, peace, brotherhood and communal harmony. KCGC Members Principal Jagdish Singh, Gurpreet Singh Gill, Sarbjit Singh Hoshiar Nagar, Principles including Dr.Harpreet Kaur, Dr.RK Dhawan, Dr. Sp Dhillon, Dr. Jaspal Singh, Dr. Kamaljeet Kaur, Dr. Kawaljeet Singh, Dr. Inderjeet Singh Gogoani, Smt. Puneet Kaur Nagpal and other.