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Guru Gobind Singh Marg is the historical route taken by the tenth guru of Sikhs Guru Gobind Singh from Anandpur Sahib to Talwandi Sabo in the year 1705. Sikh people contemplate this marg as pious and holy as their guru passed through it.^[1] This memorable and eventful journey of 47 days by Sikh Guru and his troops has got significant place in the history of Punjab.^[2] This highway, measuring about 577 kilometres ^[3] connects all the 91 sacred shrines with which Guru's name is eternally associated. On this marg 20 Dashmesh pillars, with the inscription of the holy and sacred verses of the great Guru have been installed.

History

Guru Gobind Singh Marg was inaugurated on April 10, 1973, amidst great rejoicing and fanfare with the efforts of then Chief Minister of Punjab, Giani Zail Singh.^[4] The original map of this marg has been prepared by Trilok Singh Chitarkar and published by Languages Department, Punjab in year 1972. ^[5]^[6]^[7] It is now proposed to extend this road up to Nanded, Maharashtra.^[8]

Prominent landmarks

Prominent Gurdwaras connected by this highway are Anandpur Sahib, Parivar Vichora, Bhatha Sahib, Chamkaur Sahib, Machhiwara, Alamgir Sahib, Raikot, Dina Kangar, Kotkapura, Muktsar and Talwandi Sabo.

References

^ "Historical gate of Guru Gobind Singh Marg cries for attention".
^ "Time period at Anandpur Sahib and Chamkaur Sahib". santsipahee.com. Retrieved 24 October 2011.
^ "Route map". Gurugobindsinghmarg.org. Retrieved 24 October 2011.
^ "Heritage preserved". Gurugobindsinghmarg.org. Retrieved 24 October 2011.
^ "Trilok Singh Artist - Guru Gobing Singh Marg".
^ Ujagar, Singh (10 April 2020). "Guru Gobind Singh marg". Punjabi Jagran Jalandhar. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
^ Ujagar, Singh (10 April 2020). "Guru Gobind Singh marg after 47 years". The Times of Punjab, USA & Canada. Retrieved 18 April 2020.^{[permanent dead link‍]}
^ "Other States / Punjab News : Guru Gobind Singh Marg to be extended to Nanded". The Hindu. 15 April 2006. Archived from the original on 12 May 2006. Retrieved 24 October 2011.

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