Excelsior Correspondent
SAMBA, Jan 1: An impressive religious procession was taken out by the Sikh community members on the eve of birth anniversary of 10th Guru of Sikh Panth, Guru Gobind Singh ji in district Samba today.
The Nagar Kirtan and Shobha yatra was taken out to mark the occasion. `Panj Piyare’ attired in traditional dress were leading the grand procession. Carrying swords in hands they were mounted on a decorated open vehicle.
The religious procession started from Rakh Jhang Gurdwara and it culminated at Central Gurdwara Barian (Samba) after passing through Suankha, Gho Brahmana, Rara, Kamala and Vijaypur town.
A large number of women and children from the community also participated in the programme. They were shouting religious slogans in the praise of great Guru and the Sikh Panth. During the procession Sabad Kirtan was also performed by the Ragi Jathas. On the way, the people had also arranged eatables/ drinks stalls for the Sangat. The district administration had made arrangements for the smooth and safe conduct of religious procession/ Nagar Kirtan.