Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji Ki Vani: Sahitya Akademi to Organise National Seminar at Hansraj College Today
New Delhi: A one-day national seminar, dedicated to exploring the life, thoughts and literary work of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, will be held in Delhi today on September 21, 2026, to commemorate the 350th martyrdom anniversary of the 9th Sikh Guru. The seminar, entitled 'Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji Ki Vani ', is being organised by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, Sahitya Akademi and Hansraj College, University of Delhi. The event is slated to be held at the Auditorium of Hansraj College, University of Delhi, Malka Ganj, Delhi and the Sahitya Akademi has uploaded the program on their website as well.
While the seminar is being held on the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, the program has been structured around discussion and literary presentation, with a view to bringing together the literary and academic circles to deliberate upon Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji's vani and its significance.
Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji Ki Vani Seminar 2026: Program Details
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Event |
Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji Ki Vani |
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One-day National Seminar |
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Date |
September 21, 2026 |
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Venue |
Hansraj College, University of Delhi, Malka Ganj, Delhi |
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Organisers |
Ministry of Culture, Sahitya Akademi & Hansraj College |
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Occasion |
350th martyrdom anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji |
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Opening Session |
11:00 AM–11:45 AM |
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First Session |
12:00 PM–1:30 PM |
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Second Session |
2:30 PM–4:00 PM |
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Valedictory Session |
4:00 PM–5:00 PM |
As per the Sahitya Akademi's website, the seminar will be held at Hansraj College on September 21 to commemorate the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji.
Who Will Attend the Seminar?
There will be delegations from the literary and academic fields. In the opening session, an introductory address will be delivered by the Secretary, Sahitya Akademi, while Sardar Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Lieutenant Governor, Delhi will be the chief guest. Rama, referred to in the program as "Principal, Hansraj College", will be the special guest, while the presidential address will be presented by Sahitya Akademi President, Dr. Madhav Kaushik.
The attendance of Taranjit Singh Sandhu at the seminar is in consonance with his capacity as Delhi's Lieutenant Governor; he took charge as the 23rd Lieutenant Governor of Delhi in March 2026.
Literary Sessions To Focus on Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji's Vani
After the opening ceremony, the seminar moves into two discussion sessions. The first session, scheduled between 12 noon and 1:30 PM, will be chaired by Mahendra Pal, Vice-Chancellor, Kurukshetra University, Haryana and will include 'scholarly presentations' discussing various aspects of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji's teachings and literary works. The second session, which will commence at 2:30 PM, will be chaired by Ravinder Singh and will include presentations by Satnam Singh Sarsal, Ravinder Kumar and Geeta. This would lend an academic tone to the proceedings as the focus is on discussion and literary presentation, rather than a single keynote address.
Valedictory Session to Conclude the Seminar
The valedictory session of the seminar will commence at 4 PM and will be chaired by Jagvir Singh, Vice-Chancellor, Central University of Punjab. The valedictory address will be delivered by Kuldeep Chand Agnihotri while the special guest for the session will be Khel Singh, Convenor, Punjabi Advisory Board, Sahitya Akademi. The day's proceedings will be concluded by a vote of thanks by Navin Kumar, Secretary, Sahitya Akademi.
Why the Seminar Matters
The 350th martyrdom anniversary is an important occasion to highlight the contribution of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, not just from the perspective of history, but also literature and thought. The focus on the 'vani' (poetic and spiritual expression) of the Guru lends a literary angle to the proceedings. For students and researchers of Punjabi literature, Sikh literature and Indian history, the seminar is a platform to engage with the subject academically. The presence of Sahitya Akademi and a Delhi University college adds to the literary significance of the event.
Final Thoughts
The 'Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji Ki Vani' National Seminar will be held on September 21, 2026, at Hansraj College, Delhi University as part of the commemorations of the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. The event will include an inaugural function, two discussion sessions and a valedictory meeting with dignitaries from the literary and academic fields.For students, the discussions at the seminar could throw light on the literary and philosophical aspects of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji's legacy.
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