Punjab to hold four Shobha Yatras for Guru Ravidas anniversary

The Punjab government has announced the organization of four major Shobha Yatras (religious processions) to commemorate the 650th birth anniversary of Sri Guru Ravidas Ji Maharaj. Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema and other officials detailed the routes, which aim to connect various spiritual and historic centers to Sri Khuralgarh Sahib.

The first procession is scheduled to begin in Varanasi on November 30, traveling through Kanpur, Delhi, Ambala, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, and Rupnagar before arriving at Khuralgarh Sahib on December 3. A second Yatra will start from Faridkot on December 2, passing through Ferozepur, Moga, Ludhiana, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar, and Garhshankar.

A third procession will commence in Bathinda on December 1, traveling through Barnala, Mansa, Lehragaga, Sangrur, Patiala, Fatehgarh Sahib, Morinda, and Rupnagar. The fourth Yatra will originate from Jammu on November 30, passing through Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, and Hoshiarpur.

In addition to the processions, the state government is hosting a series of commemorative events, including drone shows, academic seminars, essay competitions, and Kirtan Darbars to celebrate the anniversary.