The Delhi authorities has stated that it’s going to proceed with its plans of holding a three-day ‘kirtan darbar’ to mark the 350th loss of life anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur on the Purple Fort from November 23-25, regardless of the latest Delhi blast. Officers stated ample safety preparations will likely be in place, with smaller occasions to start from November 19 onwards – with a lightweight and sound present – curated by the union ministry of tradition.
The present will use tech-based visible results, and narrative storytelling to depict Guru Tegh Bahadur’s life, philosophy, and supreme sacrifice. A short lived museum can even be made operational on November 19, which can showcase key moments from the ninth Sikh Guru’s life.
Officers stated the celebrations will happen within the entrance lawns of Purple Fort, with work to deck up the monument which is already underway. It will embrace utilising the lawns to create tented lodging, maintain a kirtan darbar and distribute langar.
Delhi cupboard minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa stated regardless of the bomb scare, the federal government has not checked out any various websites.
“We by no means felt we would have liked to alter the venue. The ninth Sikh Guru was martyred at Chandni Chowk, the place the Sisganj Gurdwara stands, so it’s only proper that the 350th martyrdom day is held right here,” Sirsa stated.
One of many entrance lawns could have a big tent space arrange for momentary lodging of devotees from November 23 until 25 the place kirtan darbar will likely be held. There can even be a 24×7 langar and other people can sleep on the tented lodging which could have sizzling water, chilly water and different primary preparations, Sirsa added.
On October 22, Delhi’s tourism minister Kapil Mishra and Sirsa held a joint assembly with different division officers to debate the occasion. It was determined to ascertain an educational chair within the Guru’s identify at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha College to advertise analysis on his teachings. Additionally, the renovation of Guru Tegh Bahadur Hospital in east Delhi will likely be fast-tracked, with plans to improve it with trendy medical amenities, stated officers.
Sirsa stated your complete stretch from the Purple Fort Gate until Sisganj Gurdwara will likely be coated – making a devoted hall for devotees to maneuver from the kirtan darbar to the Gurdwara. “Purple Fort too will likely be decked up. Preparations to beautify the lawns and arrange tents are in full swing,” he added.
Up to now, locals and merchants have opposed holding occasions in Purple Fort premises by the yr, submitting complaints with the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) by citing violations underneath the Historic Monuments Act, 1958. ASI didn’t touch upon this.
