* Raag-based Kirtan Project of Sacred Bani of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji Released
* Jathedar Gargajj appreciates SGPC initiative of Raag based project of Gurbani of Guru Tegh Bahadur
* Jathedar demand release of Sikh prisoners languishing in jails for long
Sri Anandpur Sahib-During the ongoing Gurmat congregations being held by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) to mark the 350th martyrdom anniversary of the Ninth Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur, and of Bhai Mati Das Ji, Bhai Sati Das Ji, and Bhai Dyal Das Ji, a Raag Darbar commenced late this evening at Gurdwara Sisganj Sahib, Sri Anandpur Sahib.
In this Raag Darbar, the Hazoori Ragis of Sachkhand Sri Harmandar Sahib—Bhai Jagtar Singh Khalsa; Bhai Jatinder Singh (Professor, Shaheed Sikh Missionary College, Sri Amritsar); Bhai Harjot Singh Zakhmi; and Bhai Gurmeet Singh Shant Ragi Jatha of Jalandhar—enchanted the congregation with Gurbani Kirtan performed strictly in the prescribed classical raags.
On this occasion, Giani Gurminder Singh, Granthi Singh Sahib of Sachkhand Sri Harmandar Sahib, delivered a discourse, acquainting the sangat with the life history and spiritual legacy of the Ninth Guru.
Meanwhile, the SGPC’s Dharam Prachar Committee, with the support of Prof Sukhwant Singh, also released a special Raag-based Kirtan Project dedicated to the sacred Bani of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur. The project was formally launched by the Acting Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib and Jathedar of Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib, Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj, along with the Jathedar of Takht Sri Damdama Sahib, Giani Tek Singh.
Jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj praised the initiative, stating that the project would play an important role in connecting more people with the divine Bani of the Guru as part of the commemorations of the 350th martyrdom anniversary. Emphasizing the spiritual grandeur of performing Gurbani in the prescribed raags, he said that the bliss and profound spiritual experience derived from singing and listening to Gurbani in its original raag form is beyond expression.
Jathedar Gargajj also spoke for the release of Bandi Singhs (Sikh political prisoners) who are languishing in jails for nearly three decades. He made the congregation to raise their hands in support of the demand for release of Sikh prisoners.
