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Modi to Inaugurate Panchjanya, Commemorate Guru Tegh Bahadur’s 350th Shaheedi Diwas
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Kurukshetra in Haryana on November 25.
He will open a big new monument called Panchjanya, which is a tribute to Lord Krishna’s sacred conch.
He will also visit a place called Mahabharata Anubhav Kendra, which shows important stories from the Mahabharata.
In the afternoon, he will join a special event to remember the 350th anniversary of the martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru.
A special coin and stamp will be released, and PM Modi will speak to the people.
Later, he will visit a holy place called Brahma Sarovar, which is linked to the Bhagavad Gita.
This visit is part of a bigger festival called the International Gita Mahotsav, which is happening from November 15 to December 5.
Vice President C P Radhakrishnan also visited a gurdwara in Delhi to pray and remember Guru Tegh Bahadur.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Kurukshetra on November 25 to inaugurate the Panchjanya monument.
He will visit the Mahabharata Anubhav Kendra, an experiential center showcasing episodes from the Mahabharata.
PM Modi will participate in a special program marking the 350th Shaheedi Diwas of Guru Tegh Bahadur, including the release of a special coin and stamp.
He will perform darshan and pooja at Brahma Sarovar, coinciding with the International Gita Mahotsav.
Vice President C P Radhakrishnan visited the Rakab Ganj Sahib gurdwara to pay obeisance to Guru Tegh Bahadur.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan
- What
- Inauguration of Panchjanya, commemoration of Guru Tegh Bahadur’s 350th Shaheedi Diwas, visit to Mahabharata Anubhav Kendra, darshan and pooja at Brahma Sarovar
- Where
- Kurukshetra, Haryana
- When
- November 25
- Why
- To celebrate India’s rich spiritual heritage and honor significant historical and religious milestones
Key facts
- Event Date
- November 25
- Location
- Kurukshetra, Haryana
- Key Event 1
- Inauguration of Panchjanya
- Key Event 2
- 350th Shaheedi Diwas of Guru Tegh Bahadur
- Key Event 3
- Visit to Mahabharata Anubhav Kendra
- Key Event 4
- Darshan and pooja at Brahma Sarovar
- Key Event 5
- International Gita Mahotsav
Quotes
Bhagwant Mann
Chief Minister of Punjab
“The devotees will be taken to all gurdwaras in Anandpur Sahib through this free bus service. The holy city will be clean. As Harjot Bains sahib said, it will be painted in one colour… There will be similar designs. You will see how the Guru’s city will turn into.”
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“I want to say here that we will not just stop at commemorating the 350th martyrdom day of the guru. There will be the 351st one also.”
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Arvind Kejriwal
National convener of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)
“There should be a world-class university or an institution in Anandpur Sahib. I will urge CM Mann to make a provision for setting up the university.”
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Sources
Haryana govt launches initiatives on 350th Shaheedi Diwas of Guru Tegh Bahadur
Modi to Inaugurate ‘Panchjanya’, Commemorate Guru Tegh Bahadur’s 350th Shaheedi Diwas at Kurukshetra on Nov 25
V-P Radhakrishnan pays obeisance to Guru Tegh Bahadur at Rakab Ganj gurdwara
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announces world-class university named after Guru Tegh Bahadur in Anandpur Sahib
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