The historic ‘Guru Charan Yatra’ (Nagar Kirtan) received a major show of reverence in Faridabad, Haryana on Friday.
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, whose family recently transferred the sacred relics, was present alongside Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini as the Yatra resumed its journey from the NIT Gurdwara in Faridabad.
The Guru Charan Yatra is transporting the revered ‘Jora Sahib’, the holy footwear of Guru Gobind Singh and Mata Sahib Kaur. These relics were under the custodianship of the Puri family for nearly 300 years until their formal handover to the Sikh community in Delhi, where the Yatra commenced.
Addressing the assembled devotees, CM Saini delivered a moving speech, highlighting the city’s fortune: “Today, the industrial city has been blessed. We have received the profound fortune of having the darshan of Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s Jora Sahib, and the dust of the Guru’s feet has touched this land.”
The Chief Minister spoke fervently about the courage and sacrifice of the Guru, stating, “All Indians are proud of the sacrifice and valor of Guru Gobind Singh Ji. He fought against the cruel Mughals and sacrificed his entire family, including the four Sahibzadas. Such an example is unparalleled in the world.”
The Yatra is progressing smoothly towards its destination, Takht Sri Patna Sahib in Bihar, the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh. Upon arrival, the sacred relics will be permanently enshrined for devotees to perform darshan and pay their respects.