Jalandhar News: A grand Nagar Kirtan dedicated to the Prakash Purab of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji will be held in Jalandhar on November 21, with preparations underway by the district administration to ensure the religious procession takes place smoothly.
The Nagar Kirtan will begin from Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha in Mohalla Gobindgarh and conclude at Gurdwara Diwan Asthan, Central Town, at 8 PM. The district administration has started coordinating with various departments to make arrangements for the large number of devotees expected to participate.
Jalandhar Administration Reviews Nagar Kirtan Preparations
A review meeting was organised at the District Administrative Complex on November 12 to discuss preparations for the upcoming Nagar Kirtan.
The meeting was attended by Punjab State Safai Karamchari Commission Chairman Chandan Grewal, Jalandhar Mayor Vaneet Dhir, senior AAP leader Nitin Kohli and Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Amarinder Kaur, along with representatives of Gurdwara management committees and officials from different departments.
Officials discussed the procession route and arrangements required to ensure convenience and safety for the participating Sangat.
Security, Parking and Cleanliness Arrangements
During the meeting, the Police Department was directed to make adequate security arrangements and ensure smooth traffic movement throughout the procession. Proper parking facilities will also be arranged to avoid inconvenience to devotees and commuters.
Municipal Corporation officials have been instructed to maintain cleanliness along the entire route. Special attention will also be given to decoration and lighting at important locations and major intersections.
Other arrangements discussed during the meeting include:
- Drinking water facilities along the Nagar Kirtan route.
- Temporary toilet facilities for devotees.
- Uninterrupted electricity supply.
- Deployment of medical teams for emergency assistance.
- Proper traffic management and security arrangements.
- Cleaning, lighting and decoration at important points.
Officials have also been asked to inspect the entire route beforehand and complete all necessary arrangements well before November 21.
Nagar Kirtan Route in Jalandhar: Full Details
Devotees participating in the Nagar Kirtan can take note of the following route:
Starting Point: Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Mohalla Gobindgarh.
The procession will pass through:
- S.D. College
- Bharat Soda Water
- Mandi Fenton Ganj
- Gurdwara Diwan Asthan
- Milap Chowk
- Phagwara Gate
- Bhagat Singh Chowk
- Panj Peer
- Khingra Gate
- Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Chowk, Adda Hoshiarpur
- Mai Hiran Gate
- Patel Chowk
- Basti Adda
- G.T. Road
- Bhagwan Valmiki Chowk
- Rainak Bazaar
Final Destination: Gurdwara Diwan Asthan, Central Town.
Expected conclusion: 8:00 PM.
Administration Assures Full Support for Prakash Purab Celebrations
Punjab State Safai Karamchari Commission Chairman Chandan Grewal said that the Punjab Government respects all religions and remains committed to supporting religious programmes with dedication. He expressed confidence that cooperation between the administration and the Sangat would ensure smooth arrangements.
Jalandhar Mayor Vaneet Dhir assured that the Municipal Corporation would make every possible effort to provide necessary facilities to devotees. He said all arrangements under the corporation’s responsibility would be completed on time.
Additional Deputy Commissioner Amarinder Kaur also assured that duties would be assigned to officials from different departments and that preparations would be regularly monitored.
Senior AAP leader Nitin Kohli highlighted the teachings of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, particularly the message of brotherhood and Sarbat Da Bhala (welfare of all). He said the Nagar Kirtan would receive a warm welcome at various locations across the city.
The meeting was also attended by Municipal Corporation Joint Commissioner Sumandeep Kaur and officials from various departments.
