Raghbir Singh Brar
Faridkot
Email:raghbirsinghbrar@gmail.com
September 23, 2026
A grand and divine Nagar Kirtan was organized on the 5th day of the Baba Farid Agman Purb being celebrated from September 19 to 23 at Faridkot, with the aim of spreading the teachings of the great 12th century Sufi saint Baba Sheikh Farid Ji – sweetness, humility, simplicity and goodness to all – to every corner of the world.
The Nagar Kirtan started from Tilla Baba Farid and concluded at Gurdwara Mai Godri Sahib.
Cabinet Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur, MLA S. Gurdit Singh Sekhon, Deputy Commissioner Rahul Chaba and SSP S. Gurbans Singh Bains specially participated and paid obeisance at Tilla Baba Farid.
A large number of devotees joined the procession.
Cabinet Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur greeted the residents on Baba Farid Agman Purb and said that everyone should take inspiration from the teachings of Baba Farid Ji and implement them in their lives.
MLA S. Gurdit Singh Sekhon, while greeting the Sangat, said that may Baba Farid Ji continue to shower his blessings on us and we should make our lives successful by listening to the Bani of Guru Sahib.
The Nagar Kirtan began from Gurdwara Tilla Baba Farid under the leadership of Panj Pyaras with recitation of the divine Bani of Baba Farid Ji.
A special vehicle carrying the Palki Sahib of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji decorated with flowers was part of the Nagar Kirtan. Devotees standing on both sides of the roads showered flowers and prayed for Sarbat da Bhala.Along the entire route, devotees cleaned the road ahead of the Nagar Kirtan with great devotion. Langars of tea, sweets, fruits and other eatables were organized at various places by the devotees.
When the Nagar Kirtan reached near the Deputy Commissioner’s residence, Deputy Commissioner Rahul Chaba offered a Rumala Sahib to Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji and paid obeisance. Earlier, outside his residence, he also served the devotees with langar of laddus and tea.SDM Kotkapura S. Rajinder Singh was also present on the occasion.
The Deputy Commissioner thanked all the residents of the district for extending cooperation to the district administration in organizing the fair.Passing through the main chowks of the city, the grand Nagar Kirtan reached Gurdwara Mai Godri Sahib where it turned into a huge religious congregation. On the occasion, renowned Ragi Jathas mesmerized the Sangat with their Kirtan.
photos and press note:courtesy DPRO Faridkot.