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Shaheedi Samagam & Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji

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March 03, 2026

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Recently, the Prime Minister paid tribute to ‘Hind di Chadar’ Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji on the 350th Martyrdom anniversary.

  • Shaheedi Samagam - It typically refers to a religious gathering or congregation held to commemorate the martyrdom (Shaheedi) of Sikh Gurus or prominent Sikh martyrs.
  • 350th Shaheedi Samagam of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji - The event, titled "Hind-di-Chadar," honored the 9th Guru's sacrifice for religious freedom.
  • It is observed every year on November 24, major samagams are organized at Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib and the Red Fort in Delhi to honor his sacrifice in 1675.
  • Shaheedi Sabha (Fatehgarh Sahib) - Held annually in late December, this is one of the largest samagams.
  • It commemorates the martyrdom of the Chotte Sahibzade (the younger sons of Guru Gobind Singh Ji), Baba Zorawar Singh and Baba Fateh Singh, who were bricked alive at Sirhind.
  • Operation Blue Star Anniversary (June) - Samagams are held annually at the Akal Takht within the Golden Temple complex to remember those who died during the 1984 military action.
  • Purpose - Spiritual Discourse - Features Kirtan (devotional singing), Katha (religious discourse), and Dhadi Vaars (heroic ballads).
  • Community Service - Includes Langar (free community kitchen) and medical camps.
  • Preserving History - Aims to educate the younger generation about the "Safar-e-Shahadat" (journey of martyrdom) and the principles of standing against oppression.
  • Recent National-level celebrations – 400th Prakash Purab of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji (commemorative stamp & coin).
  • 550th Prakash Purab of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
  • Annual observance of Veer Bal Diwas in honour of Sahibzadas.

Guru Tegh Bahadur
  • Guru Tegh Bahadur is the 9th of 10 Sikh Gurus (1664–75).
  • He was preceded by Guru Har Krishan Sahib and succeeded by Guru Gobind Singh Sahib.
  • Born – He was born on April 1, 1621, in Amritsar as Tyag Mal, the youngest son of Guru Hargobind Ji (6th Sikh Guru).
  • Key Contributions – Hymns – His 115 hymns (Salokas) are included in the Guru Granth Sahib.
  • He founded the town of Anandpur in 1672.
  • Nirbhau & Nirvair – He questioned the tradition of worshipping at the graves of pirs and faqirs and urged his followers to be Nirbhau (fearless) and Nirvair (without envy).
  • Religion as Duty – Emphasised that religion is not merely a belief system but a duty to uphold justice and morality.
  • He promoted the principle of "Vasudhaiv Kutumbkam" (the world is one family).
  • Execution – During Aurangzeb’s reign, Guru Tegh Bahadur resisted forced conversions of Kashmiri Pandits.
  • He was arrested and brought to Delhi, and Aurangzeb ordered the public execution of the Guru on November 11, 1675, after he refused to embrace Islam.
  • Gurdwara Sis Ganj – On the site of his execution, Gurdwara Sis Ganj was built.

References

  1. PIB | 350th Shaheedi Samagam of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji
  2. PIB | PM’s remarks during the 350th Shaheedi Samagam
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