350 Sikhs reach Pakistan for Ranjit Singh's death anniversary - Hindustan Times
close_game
close_game

350 Sikhs reach Pakistan for Ranjit Singh's death anniversary

IANS | By, Islamabad
Jun 22, 2012 06:31 PM IST

Around 350 Sikh pilgrims from India arrived in Pakistan by a special train to observe the 173rd death anniversary of Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

Around 350 Sikh pilgrims from India arrived in Pakistan by a special train to observe the 173rd death anniversary of Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

HT Image
HT Image


The Sikhs left for Gurdwara Janamasthan in Nankana Sahib by train after reaching Lahore on Thursday, The News International reported on Friday.

Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read now.

They will go to Hassan Abdal on June 23 to visit Gurdwara Punja Sahib. They will also visit Gurdwara Rori Sahib in Aimanabad.

The pilgrims will reach Gurdwara Dera Sahib in Lahore on June 26 to perform rituals for the death anniversary, the report said.

The programme will continue till June 30, and the pilgrims will leave for India the same day.

Ranjit Singh ruled the undivided Punjab province from 1799 to 1839. He is revered as a hero by the Sikhs.

Gurdwara Rori Sahib marks the site where Guru Nanak, after the destruction of Aimanabad town by Babur, lay on a hard bed of pebbles, according to the Sikhi Wiki website.

Gurdwara Punja Sahib is situated at Hasan Abdal, 48 km from Rawalpindi. It has a rock believed to have the handprint of Guru Nanak imprinted on it.

SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
Share this article
SHARE
Story Saved
Live Score
OPEN APP
Saved Articles
Following
My Reads
Sign out
New Delhi 0C
Friday, March 29, 2024
Start 14 Days Free Trial Subscribe Now
Follow Us On