India, July 12 -- Delhi announces two-day cultural event to honourSikh Guru's 350th martyrdom anniversary.
New Delhi: The Delhi Cabinet has approved a landmark two-day celebration in November to mark the 350th Shaheedi Purab (martyrdom day) of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, the ninth Sikh Guru. The commemoration will take place at Lal Qila (Red Fort) - the very site where Guru Ji was executed in 1675 for defending the right to religious freedom.
Spearheaded by the Department of Art, Culture and Language, the event will feature a Light and Sound Show, a Kirtan Darbar, panel discussions, and exhibitions showcasing rare paintings and historical documents. There will also be public recitations of Guru Ji's teachings in multiple Indian languages to ens...