Sun Nov 30 13:12:17 UTC 2025: Summary:
On November 30, 2025, over 10,000 devotees from across Telangana gathered at NTR Stadium in Indira Park, Hyderabad, to commemorate the 350th martyrdom day of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru. The event, jointly organized by various Sikh gurudwaras, included recitations of hymns, sermons by renowned preachers from around the world, and a community kitchen called ‘Guru Ka Langar.’ The commemoration served as a reminder of the Guru’s sacrifice for religious freedom and the importance of upholding peace, justice, tolerance, and respect for all faiths. The celebration was the culmination of a week-long observation that included processions and gatherings. A large-scale event also occurred in Delhi with a special light and laser show at the Red Fort depicting the Guru’s life and sacrifice.
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Thousands Gather in Hyderabad to Commemorate 350th Martyrdom Day of Guru Tegh Bahadur
Hyderabad, November 30, 2025 – Over 10,000 devotees from across Telangana congregated at NTR Stadium in Indira Park today to solemnly observe the 350th martyrdom day of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru. The event, a vibrant display of devotion, honored the Guru’s supreme sacrifice for religious freedom and human dignity.
The stadium was transformed into a space of prayer and remembrance, adorned with saffron, yellow, and white decorations. Throughout the day, long queues of devotees formed to offer prayers before the Guru Granth Sahib, while renowned preachers recited hymns that resonated throughout the venue. Speakers including Bhai Anantvir Singh from the USA, Bhai Gurdev Singh from Australia and Gyani Sher Singh from Ambala (Haryana) spoke.
Guru Tegh Bahadur, revered as ‘Hind Di Chadar’ (the Shield of India), stood against religious oppression and fought for the right of every individual to practice their faith freely. His martyrdom in 1675 is seen as a symbol of courage and defense of religious freedom.
The mass congregation, jointly organized by the management committee of gurudwaras in Telangana, also featured ‘Guru Ka Langar,’ a community kitchen where devotees of all ages and faiths shared a meal in a demonstration of equality and fraternity.
The event marked the culmination of week-long observances, including religious processions and gatherings. A large-scale commemoration also took place in Delhi, with a special light and laser show at the Red Fort illuminating the Guru’s life and legacy.
Organizers and devotees emphasized that the occasion served not only to honor Guru Tegh Bahadur’s sacrifice but also to inspire people to uphold values of peace, justice, tolerance, and respect for all faiths, principles considered central to India’s cultural and spiritual identity.
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