Nagar Kirtan taken out to celebrate Parkash Purb of Guru Nanak Dev

Tribune News Service

Amritsar, November 18

A nagar kirtan was taken out to celebrate the 551st birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev here on Saturday. The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee in association with sabhas, sikh societies and sangats initiated the nagar kirtan from Sri Akal Takht Sahib. Giani Jagtar Singh, Head Granthi of Sachkhand Sri Harmandir Sahib, performed the Chaur Sahib on the holy Sri Guru Granth Sahib. During the nagar kirtan, Sikh sangat chanted Gurbani, hymns and expressed their devotion. On the way of nagar kirtan, the sangat served langar, packed food, sweets and fruits. Meanwhile, band parties, shabad chowki jathas and gatka parties enthusiastically participated in the procession. Former Jathedar of Akal Takht Giani Gurbachan Singh, Head Granthi Giani Malkit Singh, general secretary of Shiromani Committee Advocate Bhagwant Singh Sialka, member Harjap Singh Sultanwind, secretary Mahinder Singh Ahli, were also among prominent personalities who participated in the nagar kirtan.