Sultanpur Lodhi, November 12 Renowned Sufi singer Satinder Sartaaj today paid musical tribute to Guru Nanak Dev during a function organised by the state government in the holy town to commemorate the 550th Parkash Purb of Guru Nanak Dev. The function witnessed a huge rush of devotees during which Sartaaj regaled the gathering through his mesmerising voice. Sartaaj connected the pilgrims with the life and teachings of Guru Nanak Dev. People from all walks of life and age groups attended the event through which they had a rare experience of learning the teachings of the Guru through music. Such was the impact of the melodious voice of the ace singer that the entire atmosphere got imbibed in spiritual colours, ensuring that people had a unique experience through the show. Deputy Director, Local Government, Barjinder Singh, mela officer Navneet Kaur Bal and RTA Secretary Darbara Singh were among those others present. Sultanpur Lodhi: In a rare gesture to mark the 550th Parkash Purb, over 5,000 devotees from the Zira Assembly constituency on Monday take out a ‘hiking march’ from Zira to the holy town to pay obeisance after covering nearly 45 km in six hours. Holding ‘kesari nishans’ in their hands, the sangat reached the city with gaiety. Welcoming the sangat in the Lohian road area near a tent city, Capt Sandeep Sandhu, political adviser to the CM, and MLA Navtej Singh Cheema said it was an experience of lifetime to receive the procession that walked over 45 km. MLA from the Zira Assembly constituency Kulbir Singh Zira said it was a matter of pride for the Zira constituency to take part in sewa in Sultanpur Lodhi during the celebrations. He said the sangat would perform sewa at Gurdwara Ber Sahib. To welcome the grand procession, gates have been installed at various places and preparations for langars have been made at a large scale. SDM Charumita and officials from civil and police departments were among those others present. — TNS

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