New Delhi: Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru, was martyred on November 24, 1675, while some historians believe he was slain on November 11, 1675. He fought for people's rights to practice and preach their religion without any hindrance.


The Sikh Guru was born in Amritsar, Punjab as the youngest son of Guru Hargobind, the sixth Sikh Guru. He was a spiritual scholar and poet whose 115 songs are included in the Sri Guru Granth Sahib. He was a brave and principled warrior. Guru Hargobind bestowed the name Tegh Bahadur on him when he had shown his bravery in a battle against the Mughals.


PM Narendra Modi on Monday paid homage to Sri Guru Teg Bahadur on the day of his martyrdom. He tweeted, "I pay homage to Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji on the day of his martyrdom. He is universally admired for his courage and unwavering commitment to his principles as well as ideals. He refused to bow to tyranny and injustice. His teachings continue to motivate us."






Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankar wrote, "My respectful tributes to Guru Teg Bahadur Ji on his martyrdom day. He is the epitome of valour and a symbol of sacrifice. His message of peace and universal brotherhood binds us together and his heroic life continues to inspire all."



Other leaders have also paid their tributes. BJP President JP Nadda wrote, "I pay homage to Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji on his martyrdom day today. His life & ideals continue to inspire us and his teachings have always shown us the path of righteousness & unity. His valour and strength shall be remembered for aeons to come."









"Tributes to the great saint and 'Hind Di Chadar' Guru Shri Tegh Bahadur Ji Maharaj on his martyrdom day! You are a strong symbol of the struggle against injustice and tyranny. Your life, dedicated to the protection of religion, culture, and humanity, is a great inspiration for society," Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath said.






He also paid a visit to Gurdwara Shri Guru Singh Sabha Jatashankar in Gorakhpur and offered prayers to Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji on the day of his martyrdom.


Earlier, President Droupadi Murmu shared a message on the eve of ‘Martyrdom Day’ of Guru Teg Bahadur ji and said – "I pay my homage to Guru Tegh Bahadur ji on the occasion of his Martyrdom Day. Guru Tegh Bahadur ji sacrificed his life for the sake of Dharma. It is rightly said about him that ‘Sir Diya Par Saar Na Diya’. His sacrifice will be remembered for all times to come. He is called ‘Hind ki Chadar’ as his martyrdom is seen as a sacrifice for Humanity. Let us all take a pledge to adopt Guru Tegh Bahadur ji’s teachings of unity and brotherhood in our lives."


In states like Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, a public holiday is declared on November 28 on account of Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji.


Guru Tegh Bahadur's Shaheedi


People were forced to change their religion during the reign of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. Many people were upset by this and sought the assistance of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. Guru Tegh Bahadur challenged him to make him convert his religion. Despite numerous attempts, Aurangzeb was unsuccessful, and in his fury, he ordered Guru Tegh Bahadur's beheading. Guru Tegh Bahadur was martyred in Chandni Chowk, Delhi, on November 24, 1675.


The martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji is also commemorated as 'Shaheedi Diwas'.