MUMBAI: A Kirtan Samagam was held on Friday to mark Veer Bal Diwas, commemoration of the martyrdom of Sahibzada Baba Zorawar Singh Ji and Sahibzada Baba Fateh Singh Ji, the younger sons of Sikh Guru Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji.The Samagam was jointly organised by Gurudwara Guru Tegh Bahadur Darbar Raoli Camp Managing Committee, Supreme Council of Navi Mumbai Gurudwaras, Maharashtra Sikh Association, Maharashtra State Punjabi Sahitya Academy, 11 Member Sikh Coordination Committee (Maharashtra), Sewak Jathas, and the Sikh Sangat of Mumbai & MMR Region.Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis paid obeisance at the Gurudwara Sahib and sought blessings of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. Chairman of the organising committee and Executive Chairman of Maharashtra State Punjabi Sahitya Academy, Bal Malkit Singh, along with members of the Gurudwara Managing Committee, felicitated Fadnavis. Paying rich tribute, Fadnavis said that Veer Bal Diwas is dedicated to the unparalleled martyrdom of Sahibzada Baba Zorawar Singh Ji and Sahibzada Baba Fateh Singh Ji, whose courage, faith and sacrifice continue to inspire generations.Bal Malkit Singh, Executive Chairman, Maharashtra State Punjabi Sahitya Academy, said that Veer Bal Diwas reminds us of the unparalleled courage and supreme sacrifice of Sahibzada Baba Zorawar Singh Ji and Sahibzada Baba Fateh Singh Ji, whose steadfast faith at such a tender age continues to inspire generations. “Their martyrdom, along with the legacy of Hind Di Chadar Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, teaches humanity the timeless values of truth, justice and fearless commitment to righteousness. It is our collective responsibility to pass these ideals on to our younger generations,” said Singh. Renowned Panthic Raagi Bhai Balpreet Singh Ji (Ludhianawale) mesmerised the Sangat with soulful Gurbani Kirtan, filling the Darbar Sahib with devotion and spiritual fervour.It ended with Guru Ka Langar served to all devotees, reflecting the spirit of Seva and Sarbat da Bhala.
