Patiala News:A function was organized at Bahadurgarh to commemorate the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji.

The Northern Region Cultural Centre, Patiala, under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, in collaboration with the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), Sri Amritsar, is organizing events dedicated to the 350th Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji on October 3 and 4, 2026 at the historic Gurdwara Sahib Patshahi Nauvini, Bahadurgarh, Patiala.

The event began on October 3 with the inauguration of an exhibition dedicated to the life, teachings and legacy of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. The exhibition was inaugurated by Shri Mulkilan R., IAS, Officer on Special Duty (Urban Affairs), Deputy Commissioner, Patiala. The exhibition depicts the life, martyrdom, teachings and contributions of the ninth Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. The exhibition will be open to the general public and the Sangat from October 3 to October 9, 2026.

A seminar on the life, teachings and legacy of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji was also organized on the first day. Eminent scholars from Punjab and Haryana, including Dr. Dilwar Singh, Sri Fatehgarh Sahib; Dr. Paramveer Singh, Patiala; Dr. Satinder Singh, Sri Manji Sahib Kota, Ludhiana; Dr. Hardev Singh, Sri Fatehgarh Sahib; and Dr. Gursimran Kaur, Ambala, participated in the seminar and shared their views on the life, philosophy, martyrdom and message of universal welfare of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. The keynote speakers highlighted the relevance of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s teachings in the present times, especially his message of human dignity, religious freedom, tolerance, compassion and standing against injustice.

During the event, a Dhadi singing performance was also given by Giani Navrang Singh Jhalli and group, Malerkotla. The artists effectively presented the life, martyrdom and spiritual legacy of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji through their performances.

The first day’s event was enthusiastically attended by the Sangat, general public, personalities associated with cultural and religious fields, as well as students from various educational institutions. These included students from Sant Ishar Singh Gurmat Academy, Chapar; Jasdev Singh Sandhu College of Education, Kauli; Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Khalsa College for Girls, Akar, Sri Nim Sahib; Government Senior Secondary School, Bahadurgarh, Patiala; and Sushila Devi Public School, Dharedi Jattan, Patiala.

On this occasion, Jathedar Surjit Singh Garhi, Shri Jasmel Singh Lachhru, Member, SGPC, Sri Amritsar, and Shri Rajesh Panjola, Bureau Chief, Jagbani and Punjab Kesari, along with other dignitaries were also present.

The event will continue on October 4, 2026. On the second day, Gurbani singing will be performed by Bhai Simranjit Singh Ji, Hazuri Raagi, Sri Darbar Sahib, and Bhai Gursewak Singh Ji, Hazuri Raagi, Gurdwara Sahib Patshahi Nauvini, Bahadurgarh. This will be followed by a Katha recitation by Giani Sarabjit Singh Alamgir Ji, during which he will shed light on the life, teachings and spiritual message of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji.