Punjab Government to Launch Statewide Blood Donation Drive on November 25, Dedicated to Guru Sahib’s Martyrdom

Grand Drone Show in Sri Anandpur Sahib on November 25; Concluding Ceremony to Blend Light and Emotion

Chandigarh, Nov 2025 : The grand ceremony marking the 350th Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, beginning on 23 November in Sri Anandpur Sahib, has already created an atmosphere of deep devotion and emotion across Punjab. The concluding day of the ceremony will be on 25 November, and its program carries an inherently profound message. The Punjab Government has planned this day not only as a spiritual observance but as a reflection of human service, environmental protection, and the true essence of “Sarbat da Bhala” (welfare of all).

On the morning of November 25, in the presence of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the Bhog of the Akhhand Path Sahib will be performed. This Bhog symbolizes the conclusion of three days of continuous prayer dedicated to honoring and remembering the sacrifice of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. For millions, this moment will be deeply emotional, as the Bhog of an Akhhand Path represents fulfillment, reverence, and spiritual energy in Sikh tradition.

Immediately after this, the Punjab Government will launch a historic initiative—a statewide blood donation drive. The teachings of the Gurus emphasize that no religion is greater than humanity. Blood donation is an act of giving life, and this campaign across Punjab on November 25 is a living example of how the Sikh community continues to follow the tradition of selfless service.

Next comes the major environmental initiative—a statewide plantation drive of 3.50 lakh saplings. This is not merely a tree-planting event but a significant step toward connecting future generations with the Gurus’ message of respecting nature and creation. By linking this ceremony not only with religion but with social welfare, environmental responsibility, and humanitarian values, the Punjab Government has made the occasion even more meaningful.

From Gurbani Kirtan to the “Sarbat da Bhala Unity Centre,” the programs of the day will further deepen its spiritual significance. Sarbat da Bhala, the core essence of Sikhism, embodies the prayer for the welfare of the entire human race. In this spirit, a major statewide organ donation pledge campaign has also been scheduled on November 25, delivering the message that giving others the gift of life is the greatest virtue.

In the evening, a grand drone show at Virasat-e-Khalsa will beautifully conclude the three-day ceremony. Through light and technology, the martyrdom of Guru Sahib, the legacy of the Khalsa Panth, and Punjab’s rich heritage will be showcased in a modern, visually captivating form.

Public sentiment is clear: the Punjab Government has transformed this ceremony from a religious event into an extraordinary confluence of humanity, service, nature, history, and spirituality. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is receiving widespread praise for organizing such comprehensive and impactful programs to honor Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s martyrdom on a global stage.

The events of November 25 demonstrate that Sikh culture is not confined to worship and tradition—it is a grand message of humanity, sacrifice, service, charity, nature, and the welfare of the entire human society. The manner in which the Punjab Government has presented this message—with both grandeur and seriousness—has made the entire ceremony historic.