Martyrdom fortnight to be observed
Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, December 15
Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh on Sunday announced that the state government would observe “Shaheedi Pandarwara” (martyrdom fortnight) from December 16 to 30 to commemorate the supreme sacrifice of the family Guru Gobind Singh.
The Chief Minister has appealed to people to observe the ‘Shaheedi Pandarwara’ as homage to Guru Gobind’s family and also to spread the message of their sacrifice across the world. It has been more than 300 years since the martyrdom of Guru Gobind’s mother Mata Gujri and his four sons — Sahibzadas Ajit Singh, Jujhar Singh, Zorawar Singh and Fateh Singh — but their sacrifice remains a beacon to inspire people across the globe, he added.
It has been decided to observe the somber and sacred occasion during the month of “Pauh”, which is dedicated to mourning the great souls of those who had passed away, said an official spokesperson.
According to the spokesperson, the government will organise various programmes such as seminars, discussions and exhibitions to disseminate the message of the unparalleled sacrifice of the Guru’s family, especially among the youth.
The Chief Minister described this as a humble effort, as part of his government’s endeavour, to create awareness among the younger generation about the lives of the Gurus and imbue them with the principles for which They lived and died.
