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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
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.
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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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