Brampton, Ontario, Canada: The Hindu Sabha Temple in Brampton recently hosted a significant gathering to observe the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Sikh Guru Tegh Bahadur.
As one of Canada’s oldest and most prominent Hindu temples, the event brought together local residents, religious leaders, and elected officials to pay tribute to the ninth Sikh Guru, who sacrificed his life defending truth, human dignity, religious freedom, and moral principles.
The ceremony also honored the Guru’s loyal disciples—Bhai Mati Das, Bhai Sati Das, and Bhai Dayala—who were executed under Emperor Aurangzeb’s orders for refusing to renounce their faith.
The program commenced with a meet-and-greet session, followed by a welcome speech from Surinder Sharma. Attendees were introduced to the work of the Hindu Sikh Unity Forum, and Ravi Hooda highlighted the Forum’s efforts to strengthen bonds between Hindu and Sikh communities, emphasizing the shared responsibility of preserving Dharma and cultural heritage.
Commemoration of the 350th Balidaan Diwas of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji – Hindu Sabha Temple, Brampton
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A large gathering of community members came together at Hindu Sabha Temple to honour the 350th Balidaan Diwas of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, revered as Hind di Chadar for his unmatched… pic.twitter.com/ihYdWn5YWI
Key members of the Forum, including Sharma, S. Kanwar Dhanjal, S. Kamaljeet Singh Choudhary, Paul Khanna, and Hooda, joined Temple President Madhusudan Lama and the Temple management team in greeting attendees. The temple coordinated Langar service, refreshments, and other arrangements for the event.
A ceremonial lamp-lighting conducted by Forum members symbolized the values of truth and wisdom. This was followed by Shabad Bhajan Kirtan, performed by Temple priests. Community activist Ayushe Sharma served as the event’s emcee.
Several elected officials and community representatives attended, including MPs Ruby Sahota and Amarjeet Gill; MPPs Amarjot Sandhu, Deepak Anand, and Hardeep Grewal; Bradford West Gwillimbury Deputy Mayor Raj Sandhu; Brampton Councillor Rod Power; Vishal Khanna of Sai Dham Food Bank; and Global Haryana Director Karamjeet Singh Mann. Media professionals Tahir Aslam Gora and Haleema Sadia were also present.
Gurprakash Singh shared spiritual insights on Guru Tegh Bahadur’s teachings, describing his martyrdom as a defining act of justice, equality, and dedication to Dharma. He emphasized the shared cultural heritage of Hindus and Sikhs and the importance of fostering unity and compassion. Reflections from Abhaydev Shastri and Pargat Singh Bagga further explored the historical and spiritual significance of the Guru’s life.
Speakers also revisited the Guru’s defense of Kashmiri Pandits during times of persecution, highlighting the enduring bond between Hindus and Sikhs, rooted in mutual respect, shared struggles, and a commitment to justice.
The Hindu Sikh Unity Forum Canada received recognition for promoting inter-community harmony and organizing cultural and spiritual initiatives nationwide.
The event concluded with prayers and a renewed pledge to uphold Guru Tegh Bahadur’s teachings. Attendees expressed inspiration drawn from his enduring message of truth, compassion, and resilience.
