DIMAPUR: Ministry of Culture, Government of India, in collaboration with North East Zone Cultural Centre (NEZCC), Dimapur, and Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Dimapur, organised a three day programme from August 28 to 30, to mark the 350th Martyrdom anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji at Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Police Colony, Dimapur.
According to a press release from NEZCC, the event formed part of the year long national commemoration and witnessed participation of traditional Gurdwara artistes, Sikh community members, devotees, local guests, community leaders and the public throughout the three days.
Addressing the gathering, NEZCC director Alobo Naga dwelled on the life and supreme sacrifice of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, highlighting values of courage, compassion, tolerance and freedom of faith. He also shared details of NEZCC’s commemorative programmes held at Dhubri, Maligaon, Guwahati and Hojai, and informed about upcoming events at Agartala, Shillong, Imphal and Naharlagun.
He emphasised that the Northeast’s cultural, linguistic and religious diversity is its strength, and that culture can unite communities. Stressing that Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s message remains relevant to humanity, peace, dignity, tolerance and unity, he urged all to draw inspiration from his teachings.
The release added that Siropa and mementos were presented, followed by Ardas and Sampooran Samapti in the presence of heads, presidents and secretaries of various community organisations of Dimapur.
The programme concluded with Guru Ka Atut Langar, with Seva undertaken by Samuh Sadh Sangat, Dimapur.
