Dehradun, May 30 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has approved a proposal to celebrate the 350th martyrdom day of Guru Tegh Bahadur with great reverence and enthusiasm across the state, according to an official statement.

The announcement was initially made by the Chief Minister on May 22, 2025, during the ceremonial opening of the portals of Shri Hemkund Sahib, a revered Sikh pilgrimage site, in Rishikesh.

After the approval of the proposal by the Chief Minister, the state will now organise grand commemorative events to mark the occasion and honour the legacy of the ninth Sikh Guru.

Guru Tegh Bahadur, born in Amritsar in 1621 to Guru Hargobind and Mata Nanki, is remembered for his profound spiritual teachings and ulti...