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Anandpur Sahib Turns White: Honoring Guru Tegh Bahadur's Divine Light

Anandpur Sahib is undergoing a remarkable transformation as part of the White City project. The initiative commemorates the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur with a city-wide painting effort. Local communities and volunteers are joining this massive sewa to coat every building and street in white. This beautiful project aims to reflect the divine light of the Guru's teachings while preparing for millions of expected pilgrims.

Key Points: Anandpur Sahib White City Project for Guru Tegh Bahadur Anniversary

  • Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains launched the project with a ceremonial paintbrush
  • Over 20,000 litres of white paint donated by philanthropic individuals
  • The initiative aims to transform the city into a beacon of beauty and peace
  • Complete city beautification expected within five to seven days through community participation
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Anandpur Sahib turning white to evoke Guru Tegh Bahadur's divine light

Punjab's historic Anandpur Sahib is being painted white in a massive community sewa project to commemorate the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur.

"We begin a humble sewa to reflect the Guru Sahib's divine light. - Harjot Singh Bains"

Anandpur Sahib (Punjab), Nov 12

In a landmark initiative to elevate the spiritual and historical vibes of Punjab's historic Anandpur Sahib, a transformative "White City" project was kicked off on Wednesday to commemorate the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur with grandeur.

After performing 'ardas' (prayer) by Baba Satnam Singh of Kar Sewa Wale at Qila Anandgarh Sahib, Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains started the project with a paintbrush, starting from the local bus stand to paint the entire city white.

Articulating the vision behind the project, Bains, who is an MLA from Anandpur Sahib, said: "Today, we embark on a journey to make Anandpur Sahib a beacon of beauty, peace and devotion. This project is a promise to our rich heritage and our future generations. The divine aura of the holy city is already being felt as we are cleaning every street and corner, renovating every road and coating the city in white."

Highlighting the overwhelming community support, the Education Minister shared that philanthropic individuals have contributed over 20,000 litres of white paint for the initial phase.

He emphasised that this initiative is a powerful testament to the spirit of inclusiveness and collective efforts.

Urging the youth and panchayats to participate in this massive 'sewa' (voluntary service), he said: "We will cover every street and every neighbourhood for the next five to seven days, ensuring that the transformative touch of white paint makes the city spotless."

Bains assured the full support from the Rupnagar district administration for this project, saying that "White City" project is envisioned as a continuous campaign, with the current phase set to be sustained to ensure the complete and lasting beautification of Anandpur Sahib to make it a radiant symbol of the Guru's legacy for the millions of pilgrims expected for the ninth Guru Sahib's 350th martyrdom anniversary commemorations.

Evoking the spirit of the Guru's teachings, Bains said: "On this hallowed ground, where Guru Tegh Bahadur laid the foundation of a spiritual citadel, we begin a humble sewa to reflect the Guru Sahib's divine light."

- IANS

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Rohit P
While the intention is good, I hope they've considered practical aspects. White buildings require constant maintenance in Punjab's weather conditions. Hope this doesn't become a recurring expense burden on the local administration.
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Aman W
Amazing to see the community spirit! 20,000 litres of paint donated by philanthropists shows how much people care about preserving our heritage. This is real sewa in action 💫
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Sarah B
As someone who visited Anandpur Sahib last year, this transformation sounds magical. The spiritual energy there is already incredible - making it a White City will enhance the experience for pilgrims from around the world.
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Vikram M
Guru Tegh Bahadur ji sacrificed his life for religious freedom. This project beautifully honors his legacy. The white color will reflect his divine light and message of peace. Waheguru 🙏
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Kavya N
Hope they involve local youth in this sewa project. It's a great opportunity for the younger generation to connect with our history and traditions. Community participation makes such initiatives more meaningful and sustainable.

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