It was a sea of humanity that was witnessed at Dera Baba Nanak on Sunday. With the 'Dera Baba Nanak Utsav' entering its penultimate day, the festivities seem to be picking up the pace.

The festivities on Sunday had an added attractive feature in the form of a ‘Cavalcade of Universal Oneness’ which travelled from Dera Baba Nanak to the international border with Pakistan from where the Corridor has been constructed connecting the historic town of Dera Baba Nanak with Gurudwara Kartarpur Sahib in Narowal district, Pakistan.

A Spokesperson said that the cavalcade presented a true picture of the communal harmony and the participating children of various schools seemed to have been imbued with the spirit of ‘unity in diversity’.

The State Cooperation and Jails Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa also welcomed the cavalcade on its way back and interacted with the students dressed in colourful costumes. He called them the cultural ambassadors of Punjab.

The highlight of the cavalcade was the ‘Malwai Giddha’ which further added to the colourful atmosphere.

The Minister expressed confidence that the corridor would spell economic boom for the region and would be instrumental in generating job avenues for the youth. He also reiterated the need to create more infrastructure in the region as it would be necessary to tap the potential of the area.

Meanwhile, the digital museum, light and sound show, being held as a part of the Dera Baba Nanak Utsav on Sunday entered its second day.

The show, inaugurated by the Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, is being held at the Dana Mandi witnessed an unprecedented gathering of the people which thronged the venue in droves. The ultramodern technology coupled with laser systems further added to the spiritual atmosphere.

The people who came to see the show said that the philosophy of Guru Nanak Dev, based on human values, was aptly showcased through visual presentation and advanced laser techniques by the creative sound track. Randhawa said that the show emphasizes philosophy of Guru Nanak Dev based on universal brotherhood, social equality and saving environment.

 Shah to pay obeisance at Sultanpur Lodhi gurdwara on Monday

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will pay obeisance at the historic Ber Sahib Gurdwara in Punjab's Sultanpur Lodhi town on Monday to mark the 500th birth anniversary celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev, on November 12.

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur will also visit the shrine on Monday.

Shah's visit will follow Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Gurdwara Ber Sahib in Sultanpur Lodhi on Saturday. Modi after praying at the Gurdwara headed for Dera Baba Nanak to flag off the first lot of pilgrims to Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara in Pakistan's Punjab province.

It is in Sultanpur Lodhi that Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, gained enlightenment towards the end of the 15th century.

Ahead of the historic inauguration of the Kartarpur Sahib corridor, Shah had tweeted that the "Kartarpur Sahib Corridor is a historic achievement that generations of devotees will remember and it will find special mention in the annals of history".

Praising the Centre, Shah said it reflected the Modi Government's commitment towards preserving the rich heritage and universalising the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev.