Mann Govt to organize 3-day grand celebrations at Sri Khuralgarh Sahib for 650th Parkash Purab Of Sri Guru Ravidass Ji Maharaj
Four Shobha Yatras To Converge At Sri Khuralgarh Sahib On December 3, Bringing Devotees Together From Across The Country: Harpal Singh Cheema
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, November 4, 2026: Reaffirming the Bhagwant Mann Government’s commitment to commemorating the 650th Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Ravidass Ji Maharaj with unprecedented religious fervour and devotion, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema today convened another high-level meeting with senior officers to review and further strengthen preparations for the grand three-day celebrations at Sri Khuralgarh Sahib, the sacred land associated with the revered Guru Ji Maharaj.
Giving central importance to the historic religious congregation at Sri Khuralgarh Sahib, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said, “The three-day programme, scheduled from December 4 to 6, will be the main highlight of the extensive commemorative events being organised by the Bhagwant Mann Government. Our endeavour is to ensure that devotees arriving from Punjab and across the country experience a well-organised, spiritually enriching and memorable celebration.”
During the meeting, the Finance Minister held detailed discussions with officers regarding arrangements for the main congregation, religious ceremonies, infrastructure, cleanliness, sanitation, transportation, traffic management, security, healthcare, drinking water and other essential facilities for the convenience of devotees.
Highlighting the significance of Sri Khuralgarh Sahib in the life and spiritual legacy of Sri Guru Ravidass Ji Maharaj, Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said, “The three-day celebrations at Sri Khuralgarh Sahib will be the centrepiece of the 650th Parkash Purab commemorations. Our endeavour is to make this historic occasion a befitting tribute to Guru Sahib’s timeless philosophy of equality, human dignity, social harmony and universal brotherhood.”
The Finance Minister further said, “The four major Shobha Yatras being organised as part of the celebrations will converge at Sri Khuralgarh Sahib on December 3, bringing devotees together from different parts of the country ahead of the main religious programme.”
He said, “These Shobha Yatras will serve as a powerful medium to spread the universal message and sacred teachings of Sri Guru Ravidass Ji Maharaj, while creating an atmosphere of devotion, unity and collective participation in the run-up to the historic occasion.”
Elaborating on the religious programme, Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said, “The Arambh of Sri Akhand Path Sahib will take place on December 4, followed by the Bhog ceremony on December 6, marking the culmination of the three-day celebrations at Sri Khuralgarh Sahib.”
The Minister directed the officers concerned to work in close coordination and ensure that all arrangements are completed well in advance. He stressed that special attention must be given to the comfort and convenience of the sangat, particularly the elderly, women and children visiting the holy site.
Reiterating the vision of CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, Cheema said, “The Punjab Government is committed to taking the life, philosophy and teachings of Sri Guru Ravidass Ji Maharaj to every household through religious, cultural and educational initiatives.”
He added, “These celebrations will not merely be a religious gathering but also an occasion to reaffirm the values of equality, compassion, social justice and brotherhood propagated by Guru Ji Maharaj.”
The Finance Minister called upon all departments to discharge their responsibilities with utmost dedication and ensure that the historic 650th Parkash Purab is celebrated with the dignity, grandeur and spiritual fervour befitting the revered legacy of Sri Guru Ravidass Ji Maharaj.
The meeting was attended by Advisor to the Tourism and Cultural Affairs Department Deepak Bali, Administrative Secretary Kumar Amit, Director Sanjeev Kumar Tiwari, Deputy Secretary Public Relations Deepankar Garg and several other officers.