The Fact News Service
Chandigarh/Ghanaur, May 11
In a heartfelt tribute to the Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Amardas Ji, the Youth Akali Dal today organized a special ‘Dastaran Da Langar’ under its ongoing ‘Meri Dastaar Meri Shaan’ campaign at Gurdwara Shri Nathana Sahib, Jand Mangoli, Ghanaur. The historic gurdwara, blessed by the 22 visits of Guru Sahib himself, became the spiritual and cultural center of this unique celebration.
The camp was organized by the Youth Akali Dal Halka Ghanaur team and saw participation from hundreds of children, youth, and devotees who came forward to have turbans respectfully tied for free by sewadars of the Youth Akali Dal.
Youth Akali Dal President Sarabjeet Singh Jhinjer stated, “This initiative is not just about tying turbans — it is about reconnecting with our roots, our values, and the identity bestowed upon us by our Gurus.”
The event commenced with a soulful Ardaas led by Baba Inder Singh Ji Kar Sewa Wale and Baba Amrik Singh Ji Hira Bagh Wale, invoking blessings and remembering the profound contributions of Guru Amardas Ji to Sikhi and humanity.
Jhinjer added, “Gurdwara Shri Nathana Sahib is a place of great historical and spiritual significance. It is our honour that we could hold this program at a location visited 22 times by Guru Amardas Ji himself. We are humbled that today’s sewa was conducted at such a pious place.”
He further shared that the ‘Meri Dastaar Meri Shaan’ campaign continues to receive enthusiastic support from youth across Punjab. “The response today was incredibly positive. So many youngsters voluntarily came forward to wear the turban with pride, and many pledged to continue wearing it daily. This is a powerful step in strengthening our Sikh identity,” he said.
The Youth Akali Dal reaffirmed its commitment to promoting Sikh values, cultural pride, and community service through such meaningful and spiritually enriching initiatives.
Present among others were SGPC members S. Surjit Singh Garhi and Jasmer Singh Lachru, Former MLA Bibi Harpreet Kaur Mukhmailpur, Halka Ghanaur’s Circle President and senior workers of Shiromani Akali Dal, YAD District Patiala Rural President Amritpal Singh Lang and team, YAD Urban President Pardhan Karnavir Singh Sahni, Parminder Singh Bhangu, Kuldeep Singh Ghanaur, Karam Singh (Sarpanch Jand Mangoli), Pavinder Singh Bhinda Gada Pur, Balwinder Singh Sanjerpur, Jaspal Singh Mahimoodpur, and Ajaib Singh Majoli.
