Religious procession through Secunderabad bylanes marks 350th martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur

A vibrant religious procession filled the streets of Secunderabad on Tuesday as part of the commemoration of the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh guru. The atmosphere was charged with devotion as the sacred Guru Granth Sahib was carried on a beautifully decorated vehicle, accompanied by the flag-bearers and devotees from various gurudwaras across Telangana who sang holy hymns throughout the route.

The procession began from Secunderabad Gurudwara and passed through Clock Tower, Sangeet X Roads, Oliphant Bridge, Chilkalguda, Mylargadda and Sitaphalmandi X Road before returning in the evening to the Gurudwara in Sitaphalmandi.

The procession saw young performers from Dashmesh Kalgidhar Jatha and other groups performing the Sikh martial art Gatka. Their swift, precise movements drew attention from onlookers along the route.

Young performers from Dashmesh Kalgidhar Jatha and other groups performing the Sikh martial art Gatka during the religious procession carried out in Secunderabad as part of the commemoration of the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh guru, on Tuesday.
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Devotees from across the State joined the event, while food items were distributed to participants and passers-by along the entire route. Vehicles fitted with LED screens displayed the life and teachings of Guru Tegh Bahadur, who is revered for his supreme sacrifice in protecting human dignity and religious freedom.

As part of the ongoing commemorative events, a mass congregation will be organised at NTR Stadium, Indira Park, on November 30 from 10.30 a.m. to 5 p.m., where devotees from various communities are expected to gather. A night mass congregation is also scheduled for November 29 at the same venue between 7 p.m. and 10.30 p.m.