The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition seeking to declare Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti a national holiday across the country, observing that India already has a large number of public and religious holidays.
Acharya Balkrishna said Guru Gobind Singh’s life is a lasting source of inspiration for all humanity. His message of courage, justice, and self-respect was highlighted during the Prakash Parv celebration at Patanjali University.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday, paid tributes to the Sahibzades, the sons of the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh, on the occasion of Veer Baal Diwas, describing it as a day of reverence dedicated to remembering their supreme sacrifice.
The event aims to honor the courage and sacrifice of Sahibzadas Baba Zorawar Singh Ji and Baba Fateh Singh Ji, the sons of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, who were martyred at a young age.
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 announcement was made in the national capital on Thursday by Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, whose family has been the custodian of the holy relics for the past 300 years.
The festival of Baisakhi was celebrated in Delhi on Sunday with traditional fervor and enthusiasm.
BJP leaders and RSS activists commemorated Veer Bal Diwas in the region today, paying tribute to the Sahibzadas, the young sons of Guru Gobind Singh, whose sacrifice and courage stand as a testament to India’s struggle for justice and faith.
The date is observed as martyrdom day of Zorawar Singh and Fateh Singh who are said to have been martyred at tender ages of six and nine.
Guru Tegh Bahadur is often referred to as Hind Ki Chadar, meaning the Shield of India.
