Excelsior Correspondent
RAJOURI, Jan 2: In connection with 355th Parkash Utsav (birthday) of Guru Gobind Singh, the Sikh community today took out an impressive Nagar Kirtan in block Sunderbani.
The impressing Shobha Yatra was taken out from Gurudwara Singh Sabha, Thanda Pani to Gurudwara Singh Sabha, Sunderbani. A large number of devotees joined the religious procession. Shri Guru Granth Sahib was placed on a decorated vehicle and Ragi Jathas were accompanying, followed by Sikh Sangat. The display of martial art by Gatka party from Nowshera (Sunderbani) was main public attraction of the programme.
A large number of Sikh community people from adjoining villages of Thanda Pani, Marchola, Tanda, Benigala and other areas came to Gurudwara Singh Sabha today. The Nagar Kirtan was started after ‘Ardas’ by Granthi of Gurudwara Sahib, Mohinder Singh.
A highly decorated chariot was created by using open vehicle where the Holy Guru Granth Sahib was placed. It was fitted with loud speakers and several religious personalities of the Sikh community were leading the Nagar Kirtan and reciting Gurbani Shabad Kirtan. In front of the vehicle, ‘Panj Payare’ attired in traditional dress of warriors carrying swords in hands were leading the procession.
Meanwhile at Gurudwara Singh Sabha Sunderbani, some children recite shabad kirtan and Harpal Singh and social worker Joginder Bushey addressed to sangat. The programme was also organized by Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee, Sunderbani.