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  • Veer Baal DiwasCelebrated at the Indian Consulate in New York

    • An impressive exhibition of pictures narrating the story of martyrdom of Chhote Sahibzadas impressed visitors
    A few pictures at the Exhibition.

    NEW YORK (TIP): The Consulate General of India, New York marked Veer Bal Diwas on 26 December 2022 as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. The Day was celebrated to pay homage to the courage and sacrifice of Sahibzade Baba Fateh Singh and Baba Zorawar Singh – the sons of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the 10th Guru of Sikhs. An exhibition narrating the story of the sacrifice was showcased at the Consulate. It was on 26 December in 1704 that the two younger sons of Guru Gobind Singh ji, then aged 7 and 9 years, achieved martyrdom. They were captured and produced before the Nawab of Sirhind who gave them the option to either convert to Islam or face death. The Sahibzades chose to die in honor. This unparalleled sacrifice of young Baba Fateh Singh and Baba Zorawar Singh occupies a place of great pride and honor in Sikh history and remains an everlasting font of inspiration for all Indians.  Earlier in the year on 9th January, on the occasion of the Prakash Purab of Guru Gobind Singh ji, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had announced that the nation would henceforth mark Veer Bal Diwas on 26th December each year. Accordingly, the Diwas was celebrated in India and across the world.

    Consul General Randhir Kumar Jaiswal addressing the gathering.

    Inaugurating the exhibition, Consul General Shri Randhir Jaiswal explained the significance of the day. He underlined the importance of keeping alive historical memories of struggle. Members of the diaspora participated in the exhibition with enthusiasm and deeply appreciated the effort of the Government to celebrate Veer Baal Diwas worldwide.

    Several prominent members of the Sikh community addressed the gathering. Participation of children was particularly encouraging.

    Prof. Indrajit Singh Saluja speaking on the occasion

    Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Indrajit Saluja, publisher/ editor of The Indian Panorama lauded the Consul General for his effort in putting up an exhibition of pictures which depicted so well the story of the bravery and martyrdom of the Chhote Sahibzadas Baba Zoravar Singh and Baba Fateh Singh. He appealed to the Consul General to speak with the Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations to host an exhibition of the pictures at the United Nations in order to familiarize the diplomats from all across the world with the glorious chapter of the Sikh history.

    Sher-e-Punjab editor Baldev Singh Grewal played an  audio of a moving poem in Punjabi on the martyrdom of the elder Sahibzadas -Baba Ajit Singh Ji and  Baba Jujhaar Singh Ji.

    Community representatives with Consul General Randhir Kumar Jaiswal.

    A number of community organizations and Gurdwaras expressed interest in displaying the exhibits in their premises in the coming weeks.  Earlier, on 23 December 2022, Consul General Shri Randhir Jaiswal gave interview to ITV Gold and Heramb Studio and explained the history and significance of the Day. On 24 December 2022, the Consul General appeared in Punjabi language programme ‘Ji Aayan Nu’ on Radio Zindagi and encouraged members of diaspora to participate in the exhibition in the Consulate.

  • Veer Baal Diwas Celebrated with enthusiasm in the US

    ‘Veer Baal Diwas’ Celebrated at the Indian Embassy in Washington

    Reports of the celebration of the maiden Veer Baal Diwas on December 26 have been received from Washington D.C. and New York. The Indian Panorama understands the day has been celebrated at all the missions in the US and at all missions abroad. We will bring our readers the reports as and when we are able to gather the required information. -EDITOR

    Sahibzades Baba Ajit Singh Ji, Baba Jujhaar Singh Ji, Baba Zorawar Singh Ji and Baba Fateh Singh Ji.

    WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): ‘Veer Baal Diwas’ was observed in the Embassy of India in Washington DC on 26 December 2022 in presence of Indian Diaspora and students.

    All attendees paid tributes to the unparalleled sacrifices made by Sahibzade- the beloved sons of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. A digital exhibition on the lives of Sahibzades, Baba Ajit Singh Ji, Baba Jujhaar Singh Ji, Baba Zorawar Singh Ji and Baba Fateh Singh Ji was also mounted on this occasion.

    Charge d’Affaires Ms. Sripriya Ranganathan highlighted the various initiatives implemented by the Government of India which have facilitated commemoration of sacred festivals of Sikhism.

    Speaking at the event, Charge d’Affaires Ms. Sripriya Ranganathan highlighted the various initiatives implemented by the Government of India which have facilitated commemoration of sacred festivals of Sikhism- including opening of Kartarpur Sahib Corridor; celebration of 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev ji across the world; the commemoration of 400th birth anniversary of Guru Teg Bahadur ji – with a special commemorative coin and postage stamp being released by the Hon’ble Prime Minister to mark Guru Teg Bahadur’s 400th Prakash Purab; and bringing back three ‘Holy Swarups’ of the Guru Granth Sahib Ji from Afghanistan with full honor in August last year.

    A view of the gathering

    The inaugural commemoration of ‘Veer Baal Diwas’ is taking place in India and across the world, as the country celebrates the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav signifying 75 years of India’s independence. Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi had announced on the occasion of the Prakash Purab of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji on 9th January 2022 that 26th December will be observed as ‘Veer Baal Diwas’ every year.