Punjab Plans Year-Long Celebrations for Guru Ravidas' 650th Parkash Purb
Punjab to mark 650th Parkash Purb of Guru Ravidas with year-long events
Hindustan Times
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The Punjab government has announced a year of celebrations for the 650th Parkash Purb of Guru Ravidas, featuring seminars, workshops, and public engagement activities. Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann emphasized the importance of spreading Guru Ravidas' message globally during a meeting in Chandigarh.
- 01Punjab government to celebrate 650th Parkash Purb of Guru Ravidas with year-long events.
- 02Initiatives include seminars, workshops, and public engagement activities like marathons and cycle rallies.
- 03An environmental initiative will plant 6.5 lakh saplings across 650 acres of panchayat land.
- 04The main function will be held at Khuralgarh, featuring a special commemorative pendant.
- 05Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann highlighted the importance of spreading Guru Ravidas' teachings.
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The Punjab government has finalized plans for year-long celebrations to commemorate the 650th Parkash Purb of Guru Ravidas, a significant figure in Indian spirituality. Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann led a meeting with the Sant Samaj in Chandigarh to outline various initiatives, including seminars, workshops, and special kirtan samagam. Public engagement activities will also be organized, such as documentary and drone shows, blood donation camps, school competitions, marathons, and cycle rallies. An environmental initiative aims to create Guru Ravidass Ji's ‘bagichi’ (gardens) across 650 acres of panchayat land, involving the plantation of 6.5 lakh saplings in each district. The main commemorative event will occur at Khuralgarh, where a special pendant will be unveiled. Mann emphasized the government's commitment to spreading Guru Ravidas' message globally, reflecting on his previous commemorative efforts for other significant figures.
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The celebrations will engage the community and promote environmental awareness through plantation drives, fostering a sense of unity and cultural pride.
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