Guru Tegh Bahadur Gurgaddi Diwas
Guru Teg Bahadur Gurgaddi Gurpurab: Guru Tegh Bahadur was the ninth Guru of the Sikhs, appointed to the Gurgaddi on 20 March 1664. He was also an outstanding warrior, thinker, and poet known for writing touching poems on the importance of human life and the perishable world.
Guru Tegh Bahadur Singh Ji remained in Gurgaddi till 24 November 1675 when he Sacrificed himself for the sake of Religion and passed his spiritual throne to Guru Gobind Singh. He is also fondly honoured by the name of ‘Hind ki Chadar’. His writings have been presented in the form of 116 poetic hymns in Guru Granth Sahib.
Story of Guruship to Guru Tegh Bahadur
How Guru Tegh Bahadur was appointed on Gurgaddi?
When Guru Harkrishan Ji at the time of his departure to the heavenly abode could not name his successor to Gurgaddi and uttered only two words ‘Baba Bakale’ then interested parties interpreted it according to their perceptions. ‘Baba Bakala’ meant that Guru was at Bakala. So about 22 pretenders posed themselves as the true Gurus and established their Manjis there…
Wish you all blessed and cheerful life on the pious occasion of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Gurgaddi Diwas Gurpurab 2024. Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh!