Archive · 7 Dec 2025
Nagpur Celebrates Guru Tegh Bahadur's 350th Martyrdom Anniversary
A big event was held in Nagpur to remember Guru Tegh Bahadur, who was very brave.
He gave his life to protect the rights of people to practice their religion.
Many people from different communities came together to celebrate his 350th death anniversary.
The Chief Minister spoke about how Guru Tegh Bahadur helped Kashmiri Pandits when they were in trouble.
He also talked about the importance of unity and equality, which were taught by Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
The government plans to hold more events like this to teach younger people about this important history.
Nagpur hosted a large religious gathering to commemorate the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis highlighted Guru Tegh Bahadur's sacrifice in protecting religious freedom and cultural rights.
The event symbolized unity among various communities, including Sikhs, Nanakpanthis, and others.
Fadnavis recalled Guru Tegh Bahadur's role in defending Kashmiri Pandits' right to practice their religion against Aurangzeb's forced conversion.
The state government plans to organize similar programmes across Maharashtra to spread awareness about Guru Tegh Bahadur's legacy.
- Who
- Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, various religious communities, and thousands of devotees
- What
- 350th martyrdom anniversary of Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib
- When
- Sunday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Nagpur, India
- Why
- To pay tribute to Guru Tegh Bahadur's sacrifice in protecting religious freedom and cultural rights
- Event
- 350th martyrdom anniversary of Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib
- Location
- Nagpur, India
- Date
- Sunday (specific date not mentioned)
- Organizer
- State government’s Hind-di-Chadar programme
- Key Speaker
- Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis
- Communities Involved
- Sikhs, Nanakpanthis, Sikhligar, Labana, Banjara, Mohyal, Sindhi, Valmiki, Varkari tradition followers
- Historical Context
- Guru Tegh Bahadur's sacrifice to protect Kashmiri Pandits' religious rights
- Future Plans
- State-wide programmes to commemorate Guru Tegh Bahadur's legacy