Nagpur: A grand Shobhayatra was taken out in Nagpur on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, to mark the 556th Prakash Gurpurab of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism. The procession, organized under the auspices of Shri Kalgidhar Satsang Mandal, Jaripatka, was held for the 56th consecutive year and witnessed participation by thousands of devotees from across the city.
Devotees enthusiastically chanted slogans such as “Waheguru Nanak Dev – Dhan Guru Nanak Dev – Sara Jag Tariya – Bole So Nihal, Sat Sri Akal!” throughout the route, filling the atmosphere with devotion and energy.
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Vibrant Procession and Devotional Spirit
The Shobhayatra featured a series of beautifully decorated floats, with the palanquin (Beed) of Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji placed on a magnificent chariot leading the procession. It was followed by tableaux depicting the lives and teachings of the ten Sikh Gurus, including Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Guru Angad Dev Ji, Guru Amar Das Ji, Guru Ram Das Ji, Guru Arjan Dev Ji, Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji, Guru Har Rai Ji, Guru Har Krishan Ji, Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, and Guru Gobind Singh Ji, along with a float dedicated to Maa Bhagwati.
As the procession moved through major routes — including Dayanand Nagar Chowk, Kukreja Nagar, Hudko Colony, Mangalwari Bazar Road, Ahuja Nagar, Bhim Chowk, Barakholi, Indora Chowk, Kadbi Chowk, Mecosabagh, and Jaripatka — people from various faiths and communities gathered to offer garlands, shawls (dushalas), and pay their respects.
Volunteers sprinkled water on the roads to purify the path of the chariot and distributed refreshments such as Bundi, Kachori, Masaledar Channa, Fruits, Sweets, Kanah Prasad, and Tea among devotees.
Spiritual Message and Devotee Participation
The procession concluded at around 8 p.m. at the Mandal premises with Aarti, Anand Sahib, Stuti of the Eleven Gurus and Maa Bhagwati, followed by the distribution of Prasad.
Addressing the gathering, Convener Dada Madhavdas Mamtani emphasized the Mandal’s mission to spread the teachings of Gurbani through regular Satsangs held every Sunday. He urged devotees to live by the moral values and spiritual guidance of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, highlighting humility, respect for elders, and good character as key virtues.
Mamtani also expressed gratitude to all participants and contributors for their support in making the Shobhayatra a grand success. He informed that over one lakh devotees had already participated in the Prabhat Pheris organized daily for the past 14 days.
Dignitaries Attend the Event
Several prominent personalities joined the Shobhayatra to seek blessings, including MLA Dr. Nitin Raut, Krishna Khopde, Sunil Kedar, Dr. Mane, Virendra Kukreja, Raje Mudhoji Bhosle, Dr. Vinky Rughwani, Ketan Vikas Thakre, Suresh Jagyasi, Atul Kotecha, Mahesh Sadhwani, NVCC President Faruquee Akbani, Sachin Puniyani, Anil Bhardwaj, and Vivek Nikose.
The celebration, rich in faith, devotion, and cultural unity, once again highlighted Nagpur’s spirit of communal harmony and reverence for the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji — the apostle of peace and universal brotherhood.
