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353rd birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh being celebrated today

<span style="color: #222222;">The birth anniversary of the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh ji is being celebrated today. Born in 1666, Guru Gobind Singh is considered to be one of the most celebrated of all Sikh gurus.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">President Ramnath Kovind and Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu have greeted fellow countrymen on the occasion. In a tweet, the President said, Guru Gobind Singh ji devoted his life to serving the people and upholding the values of truth, justice and compassion. His life and teachings continue to inspire us.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Vice President said, throughout his life, Guruji stood up against injustice. His teachings transcend time and will remain relevant for all times.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">In a tweet he said, may Guruji's teachings inspire us to be a better human beings and guide humanity to serve the needy, poor and downtrodden.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended his greetings today on the occasion of Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji's Prakash Parv. In a tweet, he said, we bow to the venerable Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji on his Prakash Parv. </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">In Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh the Prakash PARV of Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji is being celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm. The devotees in large numbers have reached in Gurdwaras to pay obeisance.  In Gurdwaras, Nagar kirtans are going on and langars of tea and food are running continuously.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">In Bihar, 353rd birth anniversary of Guru Govind Singh is being celebrated with religious fervour and gaiety. The main function is organised at Takhat Sri Harmandir Sahib Gurdwara, Patna Sahib, the birth place of Guru Gobind Singh, where thousands of pilgrims across the globe are offering prayers. Special langars are also being organised.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"><br clear="all" />'' </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The whole atmosphere at Takhat Sri Harimandir Sahib ji is reverberating with sabad Kirtan.Akhand Path is being undertaken here. Special Kirtan  has also been organised. Devotees of globe including London, Australia and Canada are offering special prayers at Harimandir Sahib. Pilgrims across the country are participating the birth anniversary of Guru Sahab.Governor Phagu Chouhan and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar participated prayers On this auspicious day, the Sikh community remembers Guru Gobind Singh's contribution by offering prayers.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Born at Patna Sahib in 1666, Guru Govind Singh was the 10th Sikh guru. He succeeded his father Guru Tegh Bahadur ji as leader of Sikhs at the age of just nine. On this auspicious day, the Sikh community remembers Guru Gobind Singh's contribution by offering prayers.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The 10th Sikh Guru was a spiritual leader, philosopher, poet and master warrior. He is considered as the eternal guru by his followers because of his contribution to Sikhism. All Gurudwaras of the state are illuminated. Devotees visited Gurudwaras from early morning to offer prayers. On the eve of Gurupurab Religious processions were also organised at many places.</span><br />

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