Chandigarh, Jul 21 (PTI) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday finalised a series of events to be organised by the state government to commemorate the 350th martyrdom day of ninth Sikh guru, Teg Bahadur, in the state.
Chairing a meeting to review the arrangements for the event, CM Mann said that on the historic occasion of the 350th martyrdom day of Guru Teg Bahadur, the Punjab government will organise grand events.
He said that from November 19 to November 25, a series of events will be organised with deep reverence and respect across the state. In a statement, Mann said these events will primarily take place in Anandpur Sahib under the auspices of the state government.
Mann said to commemorate the martyrdom of Guru Sahib, four grand ‘yatras’ will begin from different corners of Punjab and converge at Anandpur Sahib.
He said the first ‘yatra’ will start on November 21 from Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir and pass through Pathankot and Hoshiarpur to reach Anandpur Sahib.
Likewise, CM Mann said that the second ‘yatra’ will start from Gurdaspur and travel through Baba Bakala, Sri Amritsar Sahib, Tarn Taran, and Jalandhar, eventually reaching Anandpur Sahib.
Mann said the third ‘yatra’ will start from Ferozepur, pass through Moga and Ludhiana to proceed towards Anandpur Sahib.
He said that the fourth ‘yatra’ will also start from Ferozepur and will pass through Faridkot, Bathinda, Barnala, Sangrur, Mansa, and Patiala, and conclude at Anandpur Sahib. PTI CHS MNK MNK
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