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400th Parkash Purab Of Guru Tegh Bahadur: PM Narendra Modi To Address Nation From Red Fort Today

He will address the gathering and also release a commemorative coin and postage stamp on the occasion.

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the celebrations of the 400th Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur at the Red Fort in New Delhi this evening.

He will address the gathering and also release a commemorative coin and postage stamp on the occasion.

“At 9:15 PM tomorrow, 21st April, l will have the honour of taking part in the 400th Parkash Purab celebrations of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji. The programme will be held at the iconic Red Fort. A commemorative coin and postage stamp will also be released. https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PMO=3&PRID=1818241,” Prime Minister Modi tweeted.

The programme is being organised by the Government of India in collaboration with the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee.

ALSO READ: Guru Tegh Bahadur Sacrificed His Life To Protect Kashmiri Pandits, Hindus: Amit Shah On 400th Parkash Purab

During the two-day event, 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 Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji.

Apart from this, the traditional martial art of Sikhs 'Gatka' will also be organized.

The programme is focused on highlighting the teachings of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, the ninth Sikh Guru, who sacrificed his life to protect religion and human values, ideals and principles in world history.

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 on November 24 every year.

Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib and Gurdwara Rakab Ganj in Delhi are associated with his sacred sacrifice. His legacy serves as a great unifying force for the nation.

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