NOV 06: The 556th Parkash Purab of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji was celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion across Poonch district, with the main function held at Gurudwara Singh Sabha, Poonch, under the guidance of Shrimaan Mahant Manjeet Singh Ji of Dera Santpura Nangali Sahib.
Mahant Manjeet Singh Ji extended greetings to the devotees and urged them to live by Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s teachings of truth, compassion, and humility. The celebration began with the completion of Shri Akhand Path Sahib followed by soulful Gurbani Kirtan by renowned Ragi Jathas including Bhai Balwinder Singh Ladi (Hazuri Ragi, Sachkhand Shri Darbar Sahib), Bhai Jitanpal Singh, Bhai Harcharan Singh, Bhai Ranjeet Singh, and others.
Prominent preachers, including Dr. Harsimranjeet Singh (Professor, University of Jammu) and Bhai Ravinder Singh, delivered inspiring Gurbani Vichaar on the life and message of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism, who was born on April 15, 1469, at Talwandi (now Nankana Sahib, Pakistan).
Deputy Commissioner Poonch Ashok Kumar Sharma, SSP Shafket Hussain Bhat, ASP Mohan Lal, DySP HQ Neeraj Sharma, and other civil and police officers attended the function, extending greetings to the Sikh community.
President DGPC S. Narinder Singh also addressed the Sangat, emphasizing Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s universal message of peace, equality, and brotherhood that continues to guide humanity.
