Hyderabad: Thousands of Sikh devotees and members of different communities gathered at the Exhibition Grounds in Nampally on Sunday for the centenary celebrations of the historic Central Gurudwara Sahib Gowliguda.
The celebrations were organised by the Prabhandak Committee of Central Gurudwara Sahib Gowliguda in association with Sikh gurudwaras across Telangana. A special ‘Vishaal Diwan’ was held as part of the centenary programme.
The gathering featured Gurbani Kirtans and Kathas by Ragi Jathas and Katha Vachaks from different parts of the country. Bhai Jagjeet Singh Babiha from Delhi, Bhai Balpreet Singh from Ludhiana, Bhai Jagpreet Singh Khannewale, Bhai Ravinder Singh and other performers presented Shabad Kirtans and spoke about the teachings of the Sikh Gurus.
Sikh spiritual and community leaders from various parts of the country also attended the event and addressed devotees.
Central Gurudwara Sahib Gowliguda Prabhandak Committee President S Trilok Singh said the centenary celebrations highlighted the values of faith, service and unity and brought members of the community together.
A traditional ‘Guru-Ka-Langar’, the free community kitchen served at Sikh gatherings, was also organised for devotees attending the celebrations.