As
per the guidelines of Guru Nanak Dev University and under the able leadership
of Principal Prof. Dr. (Mrs.) Ekta Khosla, Punjabi Sahitya Sabha of Post
Graduate Punjabi Department of Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya celebrated
Shaheedi Hafta dedicated to the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh
Bahadur Ji under which Punjabi Sahitya Sabha organized a special lecture on the
life, works and heroism of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. On this occasion, eminent
Sikh thinker Prof. Dr Sewak Singh attended the event as the chief guest. Dr.
Navroop Head Punjabi Department, Mrs. Kuljit Kaur and Dr. Mandeep Kaur Incharge
Punjabi Sahitya Sabha welcomed the guests by presenting planters. Addressing
the students, Dr Sewak Singh shared subtle insights related to the relevance of
Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s martyrdom, humanistic values, and ideological policies
of Aurangzeb. He inspired the students to become the bearers of good values
by linking martyrdom and humanity with the present era. Finally, Mrs Satinder
Kaur gave the vote of thanks. On this occasion, Dr Sandeep Kaur, Mrs Sukhwinder
Kaur, Ms Simran, Ms Amanpreet, Ms Mandeep Kaur were also present. In the second
program in this series, Punjabi Sahitya Sabha Punjabi Department, Hindi
Department and History Department organized a poster making competition on
writing verses of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji in which about 50 students wrote verses
and made various posters and presented their art beautifully. During this
competition, Mrs Deepshikha Head of Chemistry Department, Dr Jyoti Gogia Head
of Hindi Department and Dr Sangeeta Arora Head of Computer Department played
the role of judges. In this competition, Nisha and Jasleen Kaur won the first
place, Sofia and Amandeep won the second place, Nidhi, Preeti and Mehakpreet
won the third place. On the third day, the Hindi Department organized a special
lecture by Dr Tanuja Tanu, Senior Editor Punjab Kesari. She shared valuable information
by keeping the teachings of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji and the protection of
religion in the centre. Dr. Jyoti Gogia welcomed the guest by presenting her a
green planter. Mrs Pawan Kumari presented a vote of thanks. Dr. Deepti Dhir was
also present on the occasion. In this episode, the fourth program was organized
under the guidance of the Head of the History Department, Mrs Protima Mander
under which a special online program was organized on the topic of Life and
Philosophy of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. The resource person of the event was Dr.
Kunal Associate Professor DAV College, Jagraon. Keeping in mind the martyrdom
of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, he spoke to the students about faith in God, love and
humanity, opposition to injustice, respect for all religions, discipline etc.
Under this link, a quiz competition was also organized by Punjabi Sahitya
Sabha, Hindi Department and History Department on the subject of Guru Tegh
Bahadur Ji's life, works and martyrdom. In this competition, Palak won first,
Komalpreet Kaur second and Simranjit Kaur third place. Principal Dr Ekta Khosla
welcomed these visiting guests by presenting planters and badges of honor and
she motivated the students participating in various competitions. She motivated
the students to adopt good values and constructive thinking so that they can
bring glory to the college and the country. She also congratulated the Punjabi
Department, Hindi Department and History Department for the events organized to
celebrate the Martyrdom Week and said that such events not only provide good
information to the students but also inspire them with human values. Dr. Navroop
thanked the head of the institution for the encouragement given by her
regarding the events and encouraged the students to participate actively in
such events.
