Prakash Purab Celebrations Conclude With Devotion In Secunderabad
- Prakash Purab celebrations mark Guru Gobind Singhji birth
- Prakash Purab celebrations draw Vishaal Diwan congregation
Hyderabad: The 359th “Prakash Purab of Sri Guru Gobind Singhji (Birthday Celebrations)’‘ concluded on Sunday with gaiety, devotion, and strong religious fervour. Thousands of Sikh devotees and people from other faiths took part in the celebrations. They offered prayers to Sri Guru Granth Sahebji and remembered the teachings of Sri Guru Gobind Singhji, the tenth and last Sikh Guru and the founder of the Khalsa Panth.
The celebrations highlighted the message of peace, communal harmony, and protection of the weak and meek, as recalled during the events. The concluding programmes attracted large gatherings and reflected deep spiritual commitment. Devotees participated with discipline and devotion throughout the day. The atmosphere remained solemn yet festive, with prayers and hymns setting the tone.
Meanwhile, the main attraction of the concluding day was organised under the aegis of the Prabhandak Committee of Gurdwara Sahib Secunderabad. Hundreds of Sikh devotees and people from other community faiths participated in the ”Vishaal Diwan” mass congregation. The event took place at Tivoli Gardens, Secunderabad. Devotees offered prayers to Guru Granth SahIb Ji, the Holy Scripture of Sikhs, during the gathering held on Sunday.
Later, the Prabhandak Committee President S Baldev Singh Bagga, General Secretary S Jagmohan Singh, and Secretary S Harpreet Singh Gulati shared details of the programme. They said the congregation began at 10.30 AM and continued until 3.30 PM. The programme featured recitations of Gurubani Keertans and Kathas by renowned and reputed Ragi Jathas. The recitations added spiritual depth and kept devotees engaged throughout the long session.
Reputed Ragi Jathas, including Bhai Sarabjit Singh (Patna Sahib wale), Singh Sahib Giani Jaswinder Singh, former Head Granthi of Sri Darbar Sahib, Amritsar, Giani Jagdev Singh, Bhai Varjinder Singh, and other invited Ragi Jathas from across the country, recited Shabad Kirtans. These recitations stressed higher values of life and communal harmony. They recalled how Guru Gobind Singh Devji protected the weak and meek. They also spoke about the teachings of Sikh Gurus who stood for national integration, peace, brotherhood, and communal harmony, urging devotees to follow these teachings as they remain relevant today.
After the culmination of the congregation, the traditional Guru Ka Langar was served. Devotees sat in the same row with discipline, promoting togetherness, fraternity, and concern for fellow human beings.
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