Sikh devotees mark martyrdom day of Guru Teg Bahadur

New Delhi, Nov 24 (UNI) Scores of Sikh devotees took out a commemorative procession today to mark the martyrdom day of Guru Teg Bahadur -- their ninth Guru.

The procession commenced from Gurdwara Sis Ganj in the walled city area and wound through Parade ground, Ajmeri Gate, main Paharjang , Gurdwara Bangla Sahib, Pandit Pant Marg and Gurdwara Rakab Ganj.

School children, bands, gatka and kirtan parties besides a large number of vehicles were a part of the procession.

Traffic was thrown out of gear for the fourth consecutive day in the city. Traffic came to a standstill due to huge jams in and around busy intersections as people faced difficulty in commuting.

Guru Teg Bahadur (April 1, 1621 - November 11, 1675) was the ninth of the Ten Sikh Gurus. He became a Guru on March 20, 1665.

He was the youngest son of Guru Hargobind Sahib. He adorned the Sacred Throne of Guru Nanak Sahib from 1665 to 1675.

He was executed in Delhi for upholding the Sikh faith and pursuing the right of religious liberty.

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