Under the patronage of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) organised a special religious function at the historic Hawa Mahal (Summer Palace), located in the renowned Rambagh of Amritsar, on Sunday to observe the death anniversary of Sher-e-Punjab Maharaja Ranjit Singh.The event included recitation of Sri Sukhmani Sahib, followed by Kirtan by Jatha of Bhai Sukhjeet Singh Baba Bakala, Dhadi Vaar by Bhai Gurbhej Singh Chawinda, and Kavishri by Bhai Sucha Singh Dera Pathana — connecting the congregation with the Gurbani and Sikh history.Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargajj shared that considering the demand from the sangat and the current year’s restrictions on Sikh jathas travelling from India to Pakistan for observing the anniversary under Shimla Samjhauta, he had suggested to SGPC to organise this event at Rambagh.He expressed gratitude to SGPC President Harjinder Singh Dhami and the Sachkhand Sri Harmandir Sahib management for their support in holding this programme.Massive enthusiasm was shown at the congregation at Rambagh, a site of Sikh heritage. Participants included devotees from across Punjab and Amritsar, representatives of social and Sikh organisations, student bodies, and distinguished personalities. Prominent attendees included Kulwinder Singh (former head of History Department, Punjabi University), Baldeep Singh Ramuwalia, Sarabjeet Singh Ghuman, S Rajinder Singh Marwaha (Chief Khalsa Diwan), and Gangvir Rathore (Aalmi Punjabi Sangat) among others.Addressing the gathering , Jathedar Gargajj stressed on the urgent need to preserve Sikh heritage buildings not only in Western Punjab, but also in Eastern Punjab so that future generations can inherit history related to Maharaja Ranjit Singh.Also Read | The story of rebellious fakir Shah Hussain and his beloved Madho Lal, buried together in LahoreHe pledged to work towards holding annual commemorative events at Rambagh Hawa Mahal on both the birth and the death anniversaries of Maharaja Ranjit Singh through the SGPC.Story continues below this adSpeaking to the media, Jathedar Gargajj noted Maharaja Ranjit Singh was deeply devoted to Khalsa Panth, Sri Guru Granth Sahib, and Sri Guru Ramdas Ji. He offered gold to adorn Sri Harmandir Sahib as well as extended similar reverence to Kashi Vishwanath Mandir and Sunehri Mosque. After building his palace in Amritsar, he named the surrounding garden ‘Rambagh’ in honour of Sri Guru Ramdas Ji.Jathedar Gargajj remarked that holding a Gurmat Samagam at this location after a long time, under the auspices of Sri Guru Granth Sahib, was a blessing from the Guru. He also noted SGPC arranged the poshak (robe) for the Nishan Sahib installed at Rambagh.Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© The Indian Express Pvt Ltd