The year-long celebrations of the 350th anniversary of Anandpur Sahib, associated with the birth of the Khalsa, began on June 19. An akhand path was started at Gurdwara Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib. Earlier known as Makhowal, the town was founded by Guru Teg Bahadur. The foundation was laid on June 19, 1665. On the occasion of Baisakhi in 1699, Guru Gobind Singh baptised “Panj Piare” at this place, marking the birth of the Khalsa. The SGPC has constituted a committee to celebrate the town’s 350th anniversary. The town, that has a fort, is now a subdivisional headquarters where thousands of devotees and tourists gather for Hola Mohalla in March every year. A file photo of gathering on a holy occasion at Anandpur Sahib.
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