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Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji Shaheedi Diwas

Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji

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Shaheedi Diwas of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, the ninth Sikh Guru, martyred in Delhi on November 24, 1675 by Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb after refusing to convert to Islam. He gave his life to protect the religious freedom of Kashmiri Pandits, earning him the title 'Hind Ki Chadar' (Shield of India).

Dates 2026–2027

December 14, 2026

Mantra

ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ

Waheguru Waheguru

Waheguru — Wondrous Enlightener, the eternal, fearless, undying light

✦ Special Note

Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji's martyrdom is one of the most profound acts of courage in history — he sacrificed himself not for his own faith but to defend the freedom of another religion entirely.

Foods Allowed

Langar (community vegetarian meal)Dal and sabziRoti and riceKarah Prasad

Foods to Avoid

MeatAlcoholTobacco

Meal Idea

Simple dal and roti at the Gurdwara langar — honouring Guru Ji's supreme sacrifice with quiet devotion and community service

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