Guru Nanak Jayanti celebrated with gusto in Indore - a message of pertaining peace on the occasion.
One of the most auspicious occasions for the Sikhs, Guru Nanak Jayanti marks the birth of Guru Nanak Saheb, the founder of Sikhism. This year marks his 550thPrakash Guruparva. On this occasion, the Shri Guru Singh Sabha has organized various events, including the decoration of the 4 special dewans. Monday morning’s dewan Gurudwara Imli Sahib was decorated at the Guru Nanak Chauk. Morning, 12th November 2019, the special dewan for the Prakasha Guruparva decorated in Guru Tegh Bahadur Stadium, Khalsa College, from 5:30 a.m. early morning till 2 a.m. in the night, one of the longest conducted dewan decoration ceremony in Indore till date. The event proudly boasts to be zero waste through and through. One important fact to note is that the main procession that travels through the whole Indore on this day has been canceled, for the purpose of caution in the wake of the Ayodhya Verdict of 9th November 2019. The most humanitarian feast hosted by the Sikh community is their Langars, and on the occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti, the Atoot Langar is feeding more than 70,000 people. This community is known best for their acceptance of all castes and religions alike, they do not differentiate between any. Hence their Langaris open for all people, irrespective of their religions, and shall serve people the whole day.
The Sikhs are extremely sensitive and cautious regarding their surroundings and contribute to the betterment of the society in any way that they can. Hence, for the event, they have carried out a special appeal for all the Sikh attendants, rich or poor, to avoid bringing their four-wheelers near the Khalsa College, where the Dewan is being decorated. They could either use two-wheelers or take advantage of the public transports available. To shuttle the Sangats, five buses have been arranged to help in minimizing traffic and aid in better management of the area, reducing the chances of overcrowding and commotion. The decision to make the event a waste-free zone reflects their policies as a community, contributing in the cleanliness campaign that is impeccably followed in the city of Indore.
Article By: Umme Salma Saifee
