The martyrdom of two younger sons of Guru Gobind Singh is a very significant event in the annals of Sikh history. The two sons were bricked alive for refusing to embrace Islam. The brutal incident took place on December 25, 1704. To commemorate the event, Gurudwara Fatehgarh Sahib Jor Mela is held every year from December 25th to 28th.

Features of Gurudwara Fatehgarh Sahib Jor Mela

• Millions of people pay their obeisance at the Gurdwara Fatehgarh Sahib on this sacred occasion every year.
• The golden 'Palki' of Shri Guru Garanth Sahib is beautifully decorated and the 'Panj Piaras' escort the well decorated palki in the religious procession.
• The palanquin is taken out in procession from Gurudwara Sri Fatehgarh Sahib to Gurudwara Sri Jyoti Swarup where the two martyrs or Sahbizadas were cremated.
• Barefooted devotees walk ahead of the palki clearing the path by sweeping it and washing it with milk.
• This procession is symbolic of the actual cremation procession of the Sahibzadas.
• Flowers are showered on the golden palanquin
• Gatika show or martial acts are performed by ladies during the palanquin procession.
• The Gatka play starts from the main pandal and passes through the main bazars of city on the eve of the commemorations.
• It remains a source of inspiration and strength for the people of Punjab.
• It reminds them of their rich heritage and tradition of being ready to lay down their lives for their faith.

Season of Gurudwara Fatehgarh Sahib Jor Mela in Punjab

December is the month when Gurudwara Fatehgarh Sahib Jor Mela is celebrated.

How To Reach Punjab

Reaching the land of Gurudwara Fatehgarh Sahib Jor Mela is not difficult at all.

By Air Chandigarh and Amritsar are the two major airports, connected to other cities in India by regular flights. Indian airlines do have regular flights from Chandigarh to Delhi, Lucknow, Leh, and Amritsar.

By Rail Punjab is well connected with other parts of the country by rail. Chandigarh, Amritsar, Ludhiana, Pathankot and Jalandhar are the major railway hubs in Punjab.

By Road State Highways connect major cities to the state capital. NH 1 or the Grand Trunk Road connects the state with most of the north as well as east India.

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