Archive · 20 May 2025
Punjab Announces Events for Guru Tegh Bahadur's 350th Martyrdom
Punjab is planning a big celebration!
The government is organizing lots of events to remember Guru Tegh Bahadur, a very important person in Sikh history.
They're asking for a special stamp, setting up a research center at a university, and holding sports events and conferences.
The goal is to teach everyone about Guru Tegh Bahadur and improve places connected to his life, so people can learn and remember.
Punjab government approved a series of events to mark the 350th martyrdom day of Guru Tegh Bahadur.
The state government will urge the Centre to issue a commemorative postal stamp.
A chair will be set up at Punjabi University (Patiala) for research on Guru Tegh Bahadur.
An under-17 football tournament and world peace and interfaith conferences will be held.
Infrastructure development will be prioritized at 63 sites associated with Guru Tegh Bahadur.
- Who
- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and the state government.
- What
- A series of events to commemorate Guru Tegh Bahadur's martyrdom.
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Punjab, various locations including Sri Anandpur Sahib, and Jammu to Delhi.
- Why
- To commemorate the 350th martyrdom day of Guru Tegh Bahadur and promote his legacy.
- Key Figure
- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann
- Event Commemorated
- 350th martyrdom day of Guru Tegh Bahadur
- Research Chair Location
- Punjabi University (Patiala)
- Tournament Location
- Sri Anandpur Sahib
- Proposed Action
- Commemorative postal stamp
