'Shabad Chowki Yatra' begins from Sri Akal Takht Sahib, to reach Gwalior on October 3
The 28-day 'Shabad Chowki Yatra', dedicated to the 400th Bandi Chhor Diwas of sixth Guru Sri Hargobind Sahib ji, started from the Golden Temple in Amritsar at 8 am on Monday after the bhog of Akhand Path.
The delegation will tread 800 km on foot and reach Gwalior in 28 days to mark the 400th Bandi Chhor Diwas of sixth Guru Sri Hargobind Sahib ji.
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The 'Shabad Chowki Yatra' is expected to reach Gwalior on October 3. There are a total of 26 stoppages on the way. The pilgrimage was flagged off in the presence of members of the Hemkunt Sahib Pedestrian Society, Baba Seva Singh from Khadur Sahib, and other dignitaries. They also accompanied the pilgrimage.
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Besides, Giani Harpreet Singh, Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, and Giani Jagtar Singh, Chief Granthi of Golden Temple, were also present.
Speaking on the occasion, the leaders accompanying the religious procession said a jatha of 125 devotees left Sri Akal Takht Sahib on Monday to celebrate the 400th Bandi Chhor Diwas of Sri Hargobind Sahib ji. The delegation will reach Gwalior on October 3 and attend religious ceremonies there.
-PTC News
