Early Times Report
REASI, Oct 25: A Vishesh Gurmat Samagam was organised at Gurudwara Dera Baba Banda Singh Bahadur, Reasi, to commemorate the birth anniversary of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur. The programme was organised by the Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Memorial Trust, J&K.
The Samagam began with the recitation of Gurbani Kirtan by Ragi Jatha Bhai Taranpreet Singh Ji. Katha Vachak Bhai Balwant Singh Ji and Katha Vachak Bhai Rasvinder Singh Ji also participated and delivered discourses on the life, sacrifices and teachings of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur.
A large number of devotees from Jammu and other parts of the country visited the revered shrine and took part in the religious congregation. The Dera, situated on the banks of the Chenab in Reasi district, is considered an important pilgrimage centre for Sikhs.
The Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Memorial Trust, J&K, is headed by Chairman Dr. Satwant Singh Rissam. Its President is Harpreet Singh, Vice-President is Balmeet Singh, and Advisor is Manjeet Singh Azaad.
Speakers highlighted the contribution of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur, a revered Sikh warrior and martyr, who is remembered for his courage, commitment to justice and service to humanity. Baba Banda Singh Bahadur was born in the Jammu region in 1670 and is closely associated with Dera Baba Banda Singh Bahadur in Reasi.
The Trust expressed gratitude to the devotees, Ragi Jatha, Katha Vachaks and all those who contributed to making the Samagam a success. |
