Raza Naqvi Attock
The three-day celebrations of the 554th birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak concluded on Friday at Gurdwara Sri Punja Sahib in Hasan Abdal on Thursday. The temple was decorated with colourful flowers, flags, banners and posters and thousands of devotees could be seen praying in the gurdwara’s vast courtyard. Celebrations began early in the morning, with pilgrims cleansing themselves at the holy pond.
Several congregations were held during the day, which recalled Guru Nanak’s message of peace, love and universal brotherhood. Special prayers were offered and hymns from the Guru Granth Sahib – the Sikh holy scripture – were sung. Pilgrims pledged to comply with the teachings of the guru.
Sikh yatrees and Hindu devotees came to Gurdwara Punja Sahib in Hassanabdal in large numbers to celebrate the Birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
