On the occasion of Prakash Parv of Guru Gobind Singh, Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari performed a special puja at Sarvatobhadra Chowk in the City Palace on Monday. During the ceremony, Diya Kumari worshipped the historical sword of Guru Govind Singh, which was placed for public darshan. She praised the sacrifice and bravery of Guru Govind Singh, calling his legacy an inspiration for all.
This historic sword, presented by Guru Gobind Singh to the ruler of Nahan (Himachal Pradesh) as a souvenir, was later brought to Jaipur by Padmini Devi. Guru Gobind Singh had spent some time in Nahan and presented the sword before his departure. Padmini Devi, originally from Nahan, brought the sword to Jaipur a few years ago, and since then, it has been preserved in the City Palace.
Festive Programmes Held Across Jaipur On Guru Gobind Singh’s Prakash Parv
In addition to the puja, several programs were held across Jaipur to mark the birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh. The celebrations began at 4 am, with devotees visiting Gurdwaras in large numbers. Special Ardas, Kirtan Diwan, and Langar programmes were organised throughout the day. Traffic was diverted on multiple roads in the city to manage the crowds.
At the Gurudwara in Rajapark, thousands of devotees gathered to offer their respects to Guru Gobind Singh. Devendra Singh Santi, President of Rajasthan Sikh Samaj Youth Wing, mentioned that more than 15,000 devotees participated in the Langar Prasad programme during the day.
Special events also took place at Gurdwaras in Sanganeer, Mansarovar, Pratap Nagar, Jagatpura, and Agra Road. In Mansarovar, the Akhand Path Sahib concluded at 10 am, followed by the recitation of Sukhmani Sahib and Kirtan Diwan. The Sangat was served Guru’s langar, which continued through the day.
At the Gurdwara Guru Singh Sabha on Heera Path, programmes began at 8:30 am with langar distribution until 2 pm. In the evening, Shabad Kirtan and fireworks were scheduled from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm to conclude the celebrations.
