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Guru
Gobind Singh Marg has acquired the historical sanctity
from the days of Guru Gobind Singh ji. It speaks about
the sacrifices, bravery and annihilation in the name of
God and still be able to thank for his blessings. To make
it more prominent and reinscribe it on the unconscious
mind of Khalsa Panth as a whole, Government of Punjab
consciously rechristened it. 10th April 1973 become a
memorable day in History of Punjab, Punjab Govt. stepped
forward with the objective of National integration and
development and took out a historical importance of Punjab.
Three centuries before a transformer in the role modal
of Saint Soldier turned around the wheel of history and
taught the down trodden and oppressed peoples the Mantra
of Unity in the name of God. Caste system become irrelevant
under his chosen path. He united the peoples in a compact
mass, had elevated their characters, raised their aspirations.
Govt. of Punjab commemorated the jubilation map, and joining
its route with pucca roads. It also organised a mass rally
which started on 10th April 1973 from Anandpur Sahib and
ended at Damdama Sahib. |
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Two horses Dilbagh and Amolak were brought from Nanded
for leading the rally. It is said that those two were
from the same breed on which Guruji used to travel.
They were welcomed in Chandigarh on 6th April 1973 by
Governor of Punjab Mr. D.C. Pavte and Chief Minister
of Punjab Giani Zail Singh. Weapons of Guru Gobind Singh
were also brought from Paonta Sahib. These were:
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Weapons
of Guru Gobind Singh ji
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Tore Gun, which Guru Gobind Singh used in the battle of
Bhangani. |
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Kani (Reed pen), with which Guruji wrote' Bachitra Natak'. |
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Pistol of Sahibzada Ajit Singh |
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Katar (Dagger) |
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Tikachni |
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Kirpan (Sword). Guruji used to hunt with this sword. |
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It
had been left with the king of Nahan. |
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'Panj
Pyaras' to lead the marg rally were chosen as:
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Singh Sahib Gurdial Singh ji |
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Singh Sahib Gurcharan Singh ji |
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Singh Sahib Joginder Singh ji |
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Singh Sahib Jatheder Moola Singh ji Tarna Dal Harian velan. |
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Singh Sahib Jatheder Hari Singh ji Buddha Dal. |
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Anandpur
Sahib was decorated with lights. The atmosphere was full
of happiness and celebration spirit. Takhat Keshgarh Sahib
was decorated in such way that it looked like a tiara.
Near about 5 Lakh people came to the celebrated city from
Punjab, Haryana and adjoining states and from America
and other countries also. They thronged to the holy city
on special buses, cars, Taxis, Tempoes Trucks, Tractors,
Carts, Scooters, Motor Bikes, Horses and Camels etc. It
looked as if Ocean of humanity had taken over that land
and touched the sky also.
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Giani
Zail Singh the then chief minister of Punjab had organized
the rally. Education minister of the then central Govt.
of India Mr. Noor-Ul-Hassan, who came for this rally,
received by Revenue minister of Punjab Mr. Umrao Singh,
Other prominent people who participated in the rally
were Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandhak Committee Chief
Jathedar Gurcharn Singh Tohra, Hero of Indo-Pak war
in 1971, General Jagjit Singh Arora, General Rajinder
Singh sparrow, Cabinet of Punjab Assembly, Members of
legislative Assembly, leaders of Sanathan Dharm, Arya
Samaj, Mahabir Dal, RSS, Jansangh, Congress, Akali Dal,
Socialist party and Republican party.
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Giani
Zail Singh Chief Minister of Punjab and opposition leader
S. Prakash Singh Badal spoke to the people on the occasion
and congratulated them for this historical accomplished.
Bhai Sahib Ardaman Singh Bagria, President Shiromani Gurdwara
Prabandhak Committee S. Gurcharn singh Tohra, Former Minister
of Punjab and Editor Punjab Kesri group Lala Jagat Narain
representative of Ahmedia Muslim Mirza Basir Ahmed Kadiani,
president of Punjab Janasagh Shri Hit Abhilashi, Reverand
George Harish, Mrs Sajda Begum of Malerkotla and President
Guru Gobind Singh Marg and Minister of state Joginder
Pal Pandey paid rich tributes to the founder of Khalsa
Panth.
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Giani
Zail Singh set the rally in motion by unveiling the pravesh
Dwar (entrance gate) on 10th April after a religious ceremony
at Keshgarh Sahib, Salvo of 21 guns were given, Sikh Regiments
Centre, Meerut and Punjab Police Band were playing. Sri
Guru Granth Sahib ji was guiding the rally. A jeep with
five symbols, weapons of Guru Gobind Singh ji and horses
especially brought from Nanded formed the impressive part
of rally.
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In
this 21 Miles long rally people of different religions,
castes and creed walked down to the 647 Km historical
route from Sri Anandpur Sahib to Damdama Sahib within
three days. Then were welcomed at different place and
free kitchen services were provided. It was a feeling
of celebration all around. On completion the rally on
13th April 1973 they took bath and paid homage at Damdama
Sahib SGPC Chief S. Gurcharn Singh Tohra on behalf of
Sikh gave Siropa ( honour) to the Chief Minister Giani
Zail Singh on successful completion of this enormous task
of celebration. Jathedar Sant Singh of Akali Phoola Singh
dynasty gave Giani Zail Singh a Siri Sahib (sword) a Gold
Medal and a Siropa. |
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At
the end Chief Minister Giani Zail Singh thanked all the
opposition parties for their Co-operation. He declared
Guru Gobind Singh Marg as National Highway and said that
Rs. 35 Lakhs will be spend on the development of Damdama
Sahib, Chief Minister also congratulated the people of
Punjab on the successful completion of Guru Gobind Singh
Marg. |
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