SRI ANANDPUR SAHIB: All the Sikh Gurus, from Guru Nanak Sahib to Guru Gobind Singh Sahib, blessed small villages and transformed them into thriving religious and historical places .
On June 19, 1665, the Ninth Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji reverently known as " Hind Di Chadar", established Sri Anandpur Sahib, foundation of which was laid by Baba Gurditta Ji. Punjab Cabinet Minister Harjot Singh Bains has extended heartiest greetings to the public on the 360th Foundation Day of Sri Anandpur Sahib.
Bains shared that the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji will be commemorated with great devotion and religious fervour in 2025 at Sri Anandpur Sahib. He informed that a proposal has been passed by the Municipal Council to rename the VIP Road leading to Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib as Baba Jujhar Singh Marg.
Expressing his gratitude, he said it is by the Guru’s grace that he has been given the opportunity to serve Sri Anandpur Sahib. The Punjab Government is making extensive efforts for the all-round development of the region. He added that on the occasion of the 350th martyrdom anniversary of the Ninth Guru, massive arrangements will be made in Sri Anandpur Sahib for the convenience of devotees and pilgrims. Comprehensive development of both Sri Anandpur Sahib and Kiratpur Sahib will be undertaken.
Bains stated that the martyrdom commemorations will be held in November, and the Punjab Government will celebrate these events on a grand scale. It is expected that thousands of devotees from different parts of the country as well as the world would throng to pay their obeisance.He emphasized that it is a matter of great pride to be able to serve during the 350th martyrdom commemorations of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, and that this service is being undertaken with devotion and humility.
He further stated that a detailed plan is being prepared by the Punjab Government for the holistic development of the Guru's city. Each year, lakhs of devotees from India and around the world visit Sri Anandpur Sahib for spiritual pilgrimages, hence the comprehensive development of this sacred city is being ensured meticulously.