An Impressive Exhibition of Pictures Narrates the Story of Valor and Martyrdom of Sahibzada Zoravar Singh & Sahibzada Fateh Singh

NEW YORK CITY (TIP): An exhibition highlighting the valor and sacrifices of Sahibzada Zorawar Singh aged 9 and Sahibzada Fateh Singh aged 7, the sons of Guru Gobind Singh, was organized at the Indian Consulate here on Veer Baal Diwas. The exhibition on Thursday, December 26 on Veer Bal Diwas was to “commemorate the extraordinary valor and unparalleled sacrifices” made by ‘Veer Sahibzadas’, sons of the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh.

Around 10 Sikh young kids from the Akal Gatka Group headed by Sardar Daler Singh, a former President of Gurdwara Baba Makhan Shah Sikh Center, New York, gave a thrilling display of Gatka- the traditional Sikh martial art. Addressing the gathering on the occasion, the Deputy Consul General Varun Jeph described the valor of the Young Sahibzadas as unparalleled in the annals of human history. He had a word of appreciation for Prime Minister Narendra Modi who decided in 2022 to observe the Veer Baal Diwas to commemorate the valor and martyrdom of the Sahibzadas. “It (celebration of Veer Baal Diwas) is a befitting tribute to Guru Gobind Singh ji, a befitting tribute to all the Gurus and to the community as well”.

“May the spirit of this day guide us in our lives as we go ahead. And may the teachings of Guru Granth Sahib always show us the right path forward”, Mr Jeph added.

Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Saluja narrated the story of the valor and the martyrdom of the Sahibzadas and appealed to his community to ensure that the rich Sikh values are promoted among the Sikh youth. Prof. Saluja thanked the Consulate for organizing the historic Day.

Sardar Daler Singh thanked the Deputy Consul General for organizing the event and said his Gatka group would soon come back to give a display of Gatka at the Consulate. He appealed to the Sikh community to promote the rich Sikh values and be prepared always to make any sacrifice for the motherland. Earlier, the Deputy Consul General gave certificates of appreciation to Gatka participants. He also presented shawls to Sardar Daler Singh and Prof. Indrajit Singh Saluja as a token of appreciation for their services. A large number of members from the Indian-American community attended the event to pay their homage and tributes to the ‘Veer Sahibzadas’.