According to Punjab News Express “ Three Days Conference entitled “Concept of Martyrdom in Sikhism” dedicated to unique martyrdom of Sahibzadas; was organized by the Department of Guru Nanak Sikh Studies, Panjab University Chandigarh and Virasat Punjab Manch (A Platform of various thinkers, scholars and academicians).
On the second day, many papers on various themes were presented. The sessions were presided by Gurinderpal Singh Josan, a renowned karate coach of international exposure; Dr. Karnail Singh from UK; Dr. Jaspal Kaur Kaang, former Chairperson Department of Guru Nanak Sikh Studies PU Chandigarh; Dr. Paramjit Kaur Gill of PU Patiala; and Dr. Malvinder Kaur from Punjabi University, Patiala.
Chetan Singh, Kulwinder Singh Badal, Simarjit Singh, Harpinder Kaur, Gurinderpal Singh Josan, Dr. Amardeep Kaur, Pritam Singh, Dr. Ranbir Singh, Ramandeep Kaur, Prabhjit Kaur, Rekha Rani and many other scholars presented their papers.
Main themes of discussion were martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur, Guru Arjun Dev, Shahadat of Four Sahibzadas, Banda Bahadur, Bhai Satidas, Bhai Matildas, Bhai Dayala, Bhai Jaita, Bhai Mani Singh, Bhai Deep Singh, Battle of Saragarhi, Battle of Chamkaur and persecution under British era.
It will be followed by a musical evening in which Sufi Singer Kanwar Grewal will present his Sufi Qalam.
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