four-hundredth beginning anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur: SGPC begins restricted celebrations amid coronavirus

Sri Akhand Path was inaugurated at Gurdwara Guru Ke Mahal, the birthplace of the ninth Sikh guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur, on Thursday to mark the four-hundredth Prakash Purab (beginning centenary) of the Guru.
It was adopted by the graduation of spiritual occasions at Gurdwara Sri Manji Sahib Diwan Hall connected to Golden Temple.
All these occasions will conclude on beginning anniversary of the ninth Guru that falls on Saturday, which can also be a lockdown day in Punjab.
“Due to Covid-19, the events are being held symbolically. Some sangat participated in the bhog of Sehaj Paths at Gurdwara Sri Manji Sahib, while others joined in the same through various online channels. The sangat that held bhog of 20,000 Sehaj Paths belong to different countries.” SGPC spokesperson stated.
SGPC president Bibi Jagir Kaur stated that the centenary celebrations have been being held in a symbolic method resulting from Covid-19. She stated that stay protection has been organized on numerous channels to attach the sangat with the centenary celebrations.