Beginning with the Ardaas (prayer) the 350th Prakash Utsav (birth anniversary) of Sikh guru Gobind Singh was celebrated in Mahamrityunjay auditorium of Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya. Sikh community members from all over the country participated in the ceremony.
Presiding over the function as chief guest the Union Minister of State Dr. SS Ahluwalia said that the history of Sikhism was replete with instances of valour, sacrifice, which has saved the Indian culture through ages. The community is still engaged in the spreading the culture in the world.
He said, “The holy book Guru Granth Sahib has verses of 36 saints and lord Ram is one of them. This shows the integrity of all religions in the holy book. Gayatri Pariwar has integrated further these religions of India together by organising the fest.”
As a special guest the State Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat said that Guru Gobind Sing had major contribution in conservation and spread of Indian culture.
He made supreme sacrifice in protecting India from foreign invaders.” Citing his childhood memory he said that Guru Parampara must be followed in true spirit.
Head of Gayatri parivar Dr. Pranav Pandya said that Saint, reformer and martyr are the three states of humanity which are revered and Guru Gobind Singh embodied all the three spirits in him. He is the best example to society of the three combined together.