Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a tribute to Guru Gobind Singh on his Parkash Purab on Wednesday.
He said on Twitter, “I bow to Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji on the pious occasion of his Parkash Purab. His was a life devoted to creating a just and inclusive society. He was unwavering when it came to upholding his principles. We also recall his courage and sacrifices.”
I bow to Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji on the pious occasion of his Parkash Purab. His was a life devoted to creating a just and inclusive society. He was unwavering when it came to upholding his principles. We also recall his courage and sacrifices. pic.twitter.com/eBn7H9uYXO
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 20, 2021
The Prime Minister also spoke about the grand celebrations on 350th Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Gobind Singh.
“The Guru Sahibs have a special Kripa on me that the 350th Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji took place during the tenure of our Government. I recall the grand celebrations in Patna, where I also had the opportunity to go and pay my respects,” PM Modi tweeted.
The Guru Sahibs have a special Kripa on me that the 350th Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji took place during the tenure of our Government. I recall the grand celebrations in Patna, where I also had the opportunity to go and pay my respects. pic.twitter.com/BNElOBj8hk
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 20, 2021
Guru Gobind was born as Gobind Rai at Patna Sahib in Bihar. He was the 10th Sikh guru in human form. He took over the ‘Guru Gaddi’ when he was nine-years-old, after his father’s martyrdom.