Recently, the 'Martyrdom Day' of Guru Tegh Bahadur ji was observed on November 24.
About Guru Tegh Bahadur ji (1621 - 1675)
- He was born in Amritsar (Punjab).
- He was the 9th Sikh Guru and was a great warrior, spiritual personality and lover of the motherland.
Key Contributions
- He propagated the message of universal brotherhood and religious freedom.
- He fought against superstitions, caste-based discrimination, and untouchability.
- His teachings inspire to build a strong and vibrant India which is firmed up on the pillars of equality, justice, fraternity and liberty
- He founded the town of Chak Nanki in Punjab, later enlarged into the city of Shri Anandpur Sahib.
- He was crowned with the rare honour of ‘Hind Di Chadar’.
Values
- Valour, Spirituality, Leadership, Determination, etc.