Punjab Government hosts Kirtan Darbar dedicated to 650th Prakash Purb of Sri Guru Ravidas Maharaj in Adampur
Dilbag Singh
Punjab Government hosts Kirtan Darbar dedicated to 650th Prakash Purb of Sri Guru Ravidas Maharaj in Adampur
ADAMPUR , 6 SEPTEMBER
A grand Kirtan Darbar dedicated to the 650th Prakash Purb of Sri Guru Ravidas Maharaj Ji was organised at Dana Mandi, Adampur, by the Punjab Government on Sunday, drawing a large congregation of devotees who immersed themselves in soulful Gurbani Kirtan and devotional hymns. The religious gathering witnessed an atmosphere of deep devotion and spiritual fervour, with devotees paying obeisance and seeking blessings.
Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema addressed the gathering and said the teachings of Sri Guru Ravidas Maharaj Ji remain highly relevant today, as they inspire people to rise above caste, creed and social divisions and work towards equality, social justice, harmony and universal brotherhood. He said the Punjab Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is organising a series of programmes across the state to commemorate the 650th Prakash Purb of Sri Guru Ravidas Maharaj Ji. Accompanied by Halqa Incharge Pawan Teenu, Deputy Commissioner Varjeet Walia, Mr. Cheema said the government has undertaken several initiatives to take the life, philosophy and teachings of Sri Guru Ravidas Ji to every section of society. As part of the celebrations, grand Kirtan Darbars are being organised at different locations across Punjab, while specially designed publicity vans, flagged off by the Chief Minister, are travelling across the state and screening documentary films on the life and teachings of Sri Guru Ravidas Ji in more than 12,000 villages. The finance minister said another significant initiative is the planting of 6.50 lakh saplings across Punjab to mark the 650th Prakash Purb, alongside school-level events across Punjab. He also highlighted the establishment of the Sri Guru Ravidas Ji Bani Adhiyyan Centre on 11 acres of land near Dera Sachkhand Ballan, aimed at promoting research, study, and wider dissemination of the sacred Bani and philosophy of Sri Guru Ravidas Maharaj Ji. The Minister said the Punjab Government was committed to turning the Guru’s message of equality and social justice into a reality and called upon people to draw inspiration from his teachings in their daily lives. He said the ideals of humility, compassion, truth, selfless service and universal brotherhood shown by Sri Guru Ravidas Ji could help build a peaceful and progressive society. He also highlighted that drone shows were adding charm to these celebrations by further spreading Guru Ravidass Ji’s message in a mesmerising manner. Dera Sachkhand Ballan chief Sant Niranjan Dass, who participated in the Kirtan Darbar as the special guest, blessed the congregation and emphasised the importance of carrying forward the spiritual and social message of Sri Guru Ravidas Maharaj Ji. His presence added special spiritual significance to the occasion and was warmly acknowledged by the organisers and devotees. Prominent Sants from different religious organizations were also present on the occasion.
