Punjab Maghi fair begins in Muktsar Sahib CM Mann pays tribute to the Forty Liberated Ones
Chandigarh (The Uttam Hindu): The historic Maghi fair has begun with deep devotion and enthusiasm at the sacred land of Sri Muktsar Sahib, which bears witness to the supreme sacrifice of the Forty Liberated Ones (Chali Mukte) of the Tenth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Large numbers of devotees from across India and abroad are arriving in Sri Muktsar Sahib to bow before the Guru and pay homage to the great martyrs.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is scheduled to visit Sri Muktsar Sahib on Wednesday on the occasion of the Maghi fair. He will first offer prayers at Gurdwara Sri Tuti Gandi Sahib and later participate in a rally, where he will address the people of Punjab.
According to information, CM Mann will highlight the importance of the Maghi fair and the historic sacrifice of the Forty Liberated Ones while addressing the devotees. Earlier, the Chief Minister paid tribute to the martyrs through a post on social media platform X, remembering the Forty Liberated Ones who attained martyrdom in the historic Battle of Khidrana. In his post, he wrote that countless salutations are offered to those forty brave souls who laid down their lives for faith and justice. He also expressed respect for all devotees who reached the holy city to bow before the Gurus on the occasion of Maghi.
A strong atmosphere of faith prevails in Sri Muktsar Sahib due to the Maghi fair. Devotees began arriving from the night of Lohri itself. From early morning till afternoon, a continuous flow of devotees has been seen offering prayers at Gurdwara Sri Darbar Sahib and taking holy dips in the sacred sarovar. Despite severe cold and cold-wave conditions, the devotion of the pilgrims remains unwavering, and large numbers continue to take part in the religious rituals.
The Maghi fair at Sri Muktsar Sahib is held every year to commemorate and honor the sacrifice of the Forty Liberated Ones, who fought alongside Guru Gobind Singh Ji against the Mughals in the Battle of Khidrana in 1705. After this battle, the place came to be known as Muktsar, symbolizing spiritual liberation through sacrifice.