India follows ideals of Sikh gurus, never posed threat to any country: PM Modi
Modi addresses nation from Red Fort on the birth anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur
Modi addresses nation from Red Fort on the birth anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur
Modi addresses nation from Red Fort on the birth anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur
Modi addresses nation from Red Fort on the birth anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing the nation at an event in the Red Fort on Thursday on the 400th birth anniversary of Sikh guru Tegh Bahadur
According to a PMO release, that the programme is being organised by the central government in collaboration with the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee.
During the two-day event, which began on Wednesday, ragis and children from different parts of the country will participate in 'Shabad Kirtan'. There will also be a grand light and sound show depicting the life of the Sikh guru.
The traditional martial art of Sikhs, 'Gatka', will also be organised, the PMO added.
The programme is focussed on highlighting the teachings of the ninth Sikh guru who sacrificed his life to protect religion and human values, ideals and principles in world history, it noted, adding that he was executed for supporting the religious freedom of Kashmiri Pandits on the orders of Mughal ruler Aurangzeb.
His death anniversary is commemorated as 'Shaheedi Divas' every year on November 24.
Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib, built at the spot where he was beheaded, and Gurdwara Rakab Ganj, the site of his cremation, in Delhi are associated with his sacrifice. His legacy serves as a great unifying force for the nation, it said.
The fort was chosen as the venue for the event as it was from here that Aurangzeb had given orders for the execution of Guru Tegh Bahadur in 1675, according to Ministry of Culture officials.