BhaktiLoopGuru Tegh Bahadur's Martyrdom Day
Commemorates the supreme sacrifice of the Ninth Sikh Guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur, who was martyred in 1675 for upholding religious freedom and protecting the rights of others to practice their faith, including Kashmiri Pandits.
Key Rituals & Practices
Path (recitation of Gurbani, holy scriptures, often the full Sri Guru Granth Sahib)
Kirtan (devotional singing of hymns from the Guru Granth Sahib)
Langar (community kitchen serving free vegetarian meals to all, regardless of background)
Nagar Kirtan (religious processions led by the Guru Granth Sahib, carried on a palanquin)
Special prayers and discourses (katha) remembering Guru Tegh Bahadur's life, teachings, and supreme sacrifice
Visits to Gurdwaras (Sikh temples) for collective worship and remembrance
Associated Deities
Hindu Calendar Details
Hindu Month
N/A (Observed based on the Nanakshahi calendar, a solar calendar, which aligns to November 24th in the Gregorian calendar annually. Not determined by a Hindu lunisolar calendar.)
Regional Relevance & Variations
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Historical & Mythological Context
Guru Tegh Bahadur (1621–1675) was the ninth of the Ten Sikh Gurus. He is known as 'Hind Di Chadar' (The Shield of India) for his sacrifice. He was martyred in Delhi on November 24, 1675, on the orders of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. His execution was prompted by his refusal to convert to Islam and, more significantly, by his vocal defense of the religious freedom of the Kashmiri Pandits, who sought his help against forced conversions by the Mughal administration. Guru Tegh Bahadur embraced martyrdom to uphold the universal principle of religious freedom and the right to practice one's faith without coercion. His sacrifice is a cornerstone of Sikh history, symbolizing courage, conviction, and the ultimate stand for human rights.
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Gregorian Date
November 24, 2024