Chandigarh- -The Division of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Punjab, was entrusted with the accountability of appearing because the nodal division for organizing occasions devoted to the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji through the yr 2025. The Minister for Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Tarunpreet Singh Sond, stated that the occasions organized in reference to the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji will stay eternally etched within the reminiscence of the devotees. He acknowledged that in 2025, with the blessings of Guru Sahib and below the management of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the profitable occasions organized by the Punjab Authorities have been broadly appreciated by devotees the world over.
-He knowledgeable that Mild and Sound reveals depicting the lifetime of Guru Sahib have been organized in all districts. As well as, a drone present held at Sri Anandpur Sahib from November 20 to 29 attracted the eye of devotees worldwide. From November 23 to 25, devotees from throughout the globe paid obeisance at Sri Anandpur Sahib, and appreciated the preparations made by the state authorities, together with the tent metropolis, shuttle bus service, media middle, and spiritual and social packages.
-Sond additional stated that the collection of occasions associated to Guru Sahib commenced on October 25 from Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib in Delhi. Thereafter, in addition to Mild and Sound reveals, varied spiritual and academic packages have been organized in several districts. On November 18, a Kirtan Darbar was organized in Srinagar (Jammu & Kashmir), adopted by a Nagar Kirtan on November 19. Nagar Kirtans have been additionally organized from Talwandi Sabo, Faridkot, and Gurdaspur. All 4 Nagar Kirtans culminated at Sri Anandpur Sahib on November 22.
-He acknowledged that in 2025, the Punjab Authorities additionally initiated main works for the great improvement of Sri Anandpur Sahib, the sacred land related to Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. At Sri Anandpur Sahib, 5 galleries depicting historical past and devoted to humanity have been inaugurated on the memorial of Bhai Jaita Ji. The full space of this memorial is 5 acres, out of which the lined space is roughly 2 acres, with a building space of three,200 sq. ft.
-The memorial has been accomplished in two phases. Within the first section, the development of the constructing was accomplished and devoted in February 2024. Within the second section, devoted to the general public by the Chief Minister in September, 5 galleries depicting the lives of Guru Sahib and Bhai Jaita Ji have been established inside each wings of the constructing. The primary section concerned an expenditure of Rs 17 crore, whereas the second section value Rs 3 crore. At Virasat-e-Khalsa, an exhibition gallery associated to the Ninth Guru was additionally inaugurated by the Chief Minister on November 23.
-Sond added that the highway resulting in the Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib, is being developed as a Virasti Marg with white marble. The full value of this undertaking will probably be Rs 18 crore. Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann laid the inspiration stone of this undertaking on October 5, and it’s anticipated to be accomplished inside about 10 months. He stated that white marble will probably be laid alongside the 580 meter stretch from the primary highway to Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib, and a complete of six entrance gates will probably be constructed.
-The Minister stated that aside from these main occasions and initiatives, the Tourism Division organized Dheeyan Di Lohri in Khanna initially of 2025. Such occasions play a particular position in guaranteeing equal rights for new child women in society and in additional enhancing the state’s intercourse ratio.
-He additional knowledgeable that essential administrative selections have been taken this yr for the restoration and conservation of Jahaz Haveli in Fatehgarh Sahib. The Punjab Authorities initiated the restoration of the historic residence of Diwan Todar Mal, Jahaz Haveli, in Fatehgarh Sahib, thereby taking a major step towards preserving Sikh heritage. Diwan Todar Mal, who had bought land for the cremation of Sahibzadas Baba Zorawar Singh, Baba Fateh Singh, and Mata Gujri Ji after their martyrdom, is being honored by way of the restoration of his haveli to its authentic kind. The work is being carried out below the supervision of the Diwan Todar Mal Heritage Basis, Punjab.
As well as, to advertise Punjab’s tradition and protect the grandeur of conventional sports activities, a two-day state-level Basant Mela was organized in Ferozepur. Considered one of Punjab’s most outstanding sporting occasions, the Kila Raipur Rural Olympics, was inaugurated by the Minister for Tourism and Cultural Affairs himself. The Patiala Heritage Pageant was organized from February 13 to 16, that includes a wide range of enticing packages corresponding to a heritage stroll, meals competition, musical evenings, aero present, nature stroll, flower exhibition, and style stroll.
Concluding, Tarunpreet Singh Sond stated that the Punjab Authorities will proceed to work with larger dedication, sincerity, and dedication throughout 2026 to develop tourism within the state to world-class requirements and to advertise tradition, conventional sports activities, and festivals.
