DLC SUPVA commemorates 350th Shaheedi Diwas of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib
Dada Lakhmi Chand State University of Performing and Visual Arts (DLC SUPVA), Rohtak, organized a one-day seminar to commemorate the 350th Shaheedi Diwas of Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib. The event was graced by eminent speakers, faculty members, and students. A 2-minute silence was observed in the memory of the Red Fort blast victims before the beginning of the seminar.
Rajat Kumar
Nov 11, 2025 08:26
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Rohtak, November 11. 2025: Dada Lakhmi Chand State University of Performing and Visual Arts (DLC SUPVA), Rohtak, organized a one-day seminar to commemorate the 350th Shaheedi Diwas of Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib. The event was graced by eminent speakers, faculty members, and students. A 2-minute silence was observed in the memory of the Red Fort blast victims before the beginning of the seminar.
The session featured Dr. Aditya Batra, (Cardiology Specialist), Holy Heart Hospital, Rohtak, as the key speaker. In his address, Dr. Batra presented a compelling narrative of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji’s life, tracing his spiritual journey and the profound moral courage that made him one of the greatest defenders of freedom in Indian history. He highlighted how Guru Tegh Bahadur stood up against the religious persecution under Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, choosing martyrdom over submission.
“Guru Tegh Bahadur’s fearless resistance to Mughal tyranny was not just an act of defiance but a civilizational stand for human rights and freedom of faith,” Dr. Batra said. “At a time when coercion sought to crush diversity, the Guru’s sacrifice reaffirmed India’s eternal values of coexistence, dignity, and justice.”
The seminar was organized under the patronage of VC Dr. Amit Arya. In her address, Registrar Dr. Gunjan Malik Manocha emphasized the need to transmit the Guru’s teachings to younger generations through education and reflection. “Guru Tegh Bahadur’s life exemplifies the spirit of fearless compassion and tolerance that defines our civilizational ethos. His resistance to injustice and his ultimate sacrifice for the protection of others’ faiths is a lesson in moral courage that transcends time,” she said.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks. The seminar was coordinated by Head of Culture and Student Affairs (FC, C&SA), Vinay Kumar. The conference also reflected on how Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji’s supreme sacrifice - performed to defend the rights of Kashmiri Pandits to practice their faith freely - remains a beacon of India’s composite culture and resilience against tyranny.
