Kartarpur Begins 487th Death Anniversary Rituals for Baba Guru Nanak

News Desk
NAROWAL: Thousands of Sikh pilgrims from across the globe and Pakistan have converged at the revered Gurdwara Darbar Sahib to commence the three-day ceremonies marking the 487th death anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak.
The solemn religious rituals draw devotees of all ages from various provinces including Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Gilgit-Baltistan, alongside international visitors who have gathered to pay their respects.
Devotees consisting of men, women, and children are actively participating in the traditional observances, offering ceremonial chadars and bowing in reverence at the sacred Samadhi and final resting place of Baba Guru Nanak.
Event organizers have finalized extensive logistical arrangements to accommodate the massive influx of international and domestic religious tourists.
The annual commemoration holds profound significance for fostering interfaith harmony and religious tourism in Pakistan, highlighting the country’s ongoing commitment to preserving minority heritage sites and facilitating transnational pilgrimage corridors.
The Kartarpur Corridor continues to serve as a vital bridge for peace, enabling unhindered spiritual access for the global Sikh community.
Authorities have confirmed that comprehensive security protocols, round-the-clock medical camps, and Rescue 1122 emergency support units remain on high alert throughout the duration of the festival.
Surveillance is being continuously maintained via CCTV networks within Kartarpur city and the gurdwara complex, while upcoming traditional Nagar Kirtan processions will mark the culmination of the sacred anniversary events.