'Guru Sahibs have special Kripa on me', PM bows to Guru Gobind Singh on his Parkash Purab

NewsBharati    20-Jan-2021 10:31:09 AM
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New Delhi, January 20: On the 355th ‘Prakash Purab’ of the tenth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Gobind Singh, Wednesday, devotees offered prayers at Golden Temple in Punjab's Amritsar. They took a dip in the holy Sarovar situated in the premises of the temple beforehand. PM Modi also bowed to Sri Guru Gobind Singh on the pious occasion of his Parkash Purab.

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In a series of tweets, the Prime Minister said, "I bow to Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji on the pious occasion of his Parkash Purab. His was a life devoted to creating a just and inclusive society. He was unwavering when it came to upholding his principles. We also recall his courage and sacrifices. The Guru Sahibs have a special Kripa on me that the 350th Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji took place during the tenure of our Government. I recall the grand celebrations in Patna, where I also had the opportunity to go and pay my respects".
 
Guru Gobind Singh was the only son of Guru Tegh Bahadur (the ninth Sikh Guru) and Mata Gujri. He was born in Patna, and the Takht Sri Patna Harimandar Sahib in the city is dedicated to him. He was anointed as the tenth Sikh Guru at the tender age of nine after his father, Guru Tegh Bahadur, was beheaded under Mughal ruler Aurangzeb's orders.
 
 
Guru Gobind Singh institutionalised the Khalsa or the warrior community after choosing five men who volunteered to sacrifice their head. The five men, who were willing to give away their lives are referred to as the Panj Pyare or the first five Khalsa. He blessed the five men with Amrit (water mixed with sugar) and gave them the Singh (lion) title. Subsequently, he asked them to make him a Khalsa. The Takht Sri Keshgarh Sahib near Anandpur, in the Indian state of Punjab, is said to be the place where the event took place. Sikhs gather here annually to celebrate the Hola Mohalla, a three-day festival during Holi.
 
The Prakash Purab, which marks the birthday of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, is celebrated with enthusiasm and good cheer across the world every year. The Gurudwaras are illuminated with glittering lights to signify Prakash (light) followed by Anand Path and Prabhat Feri that comes into practice a few days before the main festival.
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