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Brampton temple marks 350th martyrdom day of Guru Tegh Bahadur
The ceremony also commemorated the devoted disciples and close companions of Guru Tegh Bahadur
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Malvika Choudhary - Tue, 02, Dec 2025
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Glimpses of the event / X (@HinduSikhCanada)
The Hindu Sabha Temple in Brampton hosted a large gathering to mark the 350th martyrdom day of Sikh Guru Tegh Bahadur.
The temple, one of Canada’s oldest and largest Hindu places of worship, drew community members, religious leaders, and elected officials to honor the ninth Sikh Guru’s sacrifice in defense of truth, human dignity, religious freedom, and the protection of righteous duty.
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The ceremony also commemorated the devoted disciples and close companions of Guru Tegh Bahadur, Bhai Mati Das, Bhai Sati Das, and Bhai Dayala—who were executed under the orders of Emperor Aurangzeb for refusing to abandon their principles.
The event opened with a meet-and-greet session, followed by a welcome address from Surinder Sharma and an overview of the Hindu Sikh Unity Forum’s work. Ravi Hooda outlined the Forum’s initiatives to strengthen Hindu–Sikh unity and emphasized the shared responsibility to uphold Dharma and preserve common heritage.
Commemoration of the 350th Balidaan Diwas of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji – Hindu Sabha Temple, Brampton
— Hindu Sikh Forum Canada (@HinduSikhCanada) December 2, 2025
A large gathering of community members came together at Hindu Sabha Temple to honour the 350th Balidaan Diwas of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, revered as Hind di Chadar for his unmatched… pic.twitter.com/ihYdWn5YWI
The Forum team— Sharma, S. Kanwar Dhanjal, S. Kamaljeet Singh Choudhary, Paul Khanna, and Hooda — joined Temple president Madhusudan Lama and the Temple Management in receiving attendees. Langar sewa, refreshments, and venue arrangements were coordinated by the Temple.
A ceremonial lamp lighting by Forum members symbolized truth and wisdom, followed by Shabad Bhajan Kirtan led by Temple priests. Community activist Ayushe Sharma emceed the program.
Elected officials and community leaders present included Member of Parliament Ruby Sahota, MP Amarjeet Gill, Member of Provincial Parliament Amarjot Sandhu, MPP Deepak Anand, MPP Hardeep Grewal, Bradford West Gwillimbury Deputy Mayor Raj Sandhu, Brampton Councillor Rod Power, Vishal Khanna of Sai Dham Food Bank, and Global Haryana Director Karamjeet Singh Mann. Media professionals Tahir Aslam Gora and Haleema Sadia also attended.
Gurprakash Singh delivered spiritual reflections on Guru Tegh Bahadur’s teachings, describing his martyrdom as a defining stand for justice, equality, and the protection of Dharma.
He spoke about the shared heritage of Hindus and Sikhs and the need for joint efforts grounded in compassion and unity. Additional reflections from Abhaydev Shastri and Pargat Singh Bagga addressed the historical and spiritual relevance of Guru's teachings.
Speakers also revisited Guru Tegh Bahadur’s defense of Kashmiri Pandits during persecution, noting the long-standing Hindu–Sikh bond shaped by shared struggle, mutual respect, and a commitment to justice.
The Hindu Sikh Unity Forum Canada was acknowledged for its efforts to promote inter-community harmony and organize joint cultural and spiritual programs across the country.
The ceremony concluded with prayers and a renewed commitment to uphold Guru Tegh Bahadur’s teachings. Attendees said they left inspired by his message of truth, compassion, and spiritual resilience.
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