Srinagar, Jun 24: The North Zone Cultural Centre (NZCC), Ministry of Culture, Government of India, in collaboration with the Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture & Languages (JKAACL), on Wednesday organized a national level seminar and exhibition dedicated to the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji at Mattan, Anantnag.
An exhibition of paintings depicting the life, teachings, philosophy and supreme sacrifice of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji was also organized on the occasion which was inaugurated by Principal Secretary, Department of Culture, Brij Mohan Sharma.
Speaking on the occasion, the participants highlighted the enduring relevance of Guru Sahib’s teachings, which continue to inspire the humanity through their message of tolerance, compassion, justice and universal brotherhood. They also recalled his unparalleled sacrifice in defence of religious freedom, human dignity and the rights of all communities.
During the seminar, five scholarly papers focusing on the Bani, teachings, philosophy and martyrdom of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji were presented by the eminent scholars and writers, including Ajit Singh Mastana, Satish Vimal, Navtej Singh, Dr. Arvinder Singh Amn and Dr. Harsimran Singh. The presentations provided valuable insights into the spiritual, social and historical contributions of the Ninth Sikh Guru.
Earlier, Jarnail Singh, Assistant Director, NZCC, read the welcome address.
The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from literary personalities, intellectuals, devotees, students from various educational institutions and the public. Prominent among those present were Shri Ashok Kumar Sidha, President, Martand Tirath Trust, Mattan, representatives of the District Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (DGPC), Anantnag and a large number of devotees and members of the local community.
Several officers from the civil administration including officials from the district and tehsil administrations, also attended the event.
The organizers informed that the exhibition shall remain open to the public up to 30th June 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily.
