News Excerpt:
Recently, on 26 December ‘Veer Bal Diwas’ is observed to mark the martyrdom of Guru Gobind Singh’s younger sons.
Key Points:
- In January 2022, the Centre announced that December 26 would be observed as ‘Veer Bal Diwas’ to mark the martyrdom of Guru Gobind Singh’s younger sons Sahibzadas Baba Zorawar Singh Ji and Baba Fateh Singh Ji.
- Every December, Sikhs mark the supreme sacrifice made by the four sons and the mother of their 10th religious leader, Guru Gobind Singh.
- Veer Bal Diwas is a symbol of resolve to do anything to safeguard the country.
Battle of Chamkaur
- The historic battle of Chamkaur was fought here in December 1704 when a small number of Sikhs fought the huge army of the Mughals and the hill kings.
- Guru Gobind Singh’s younger sons, Sahibzada Zorawar Singh (9) and Sahibzada Fateh Singh (7), were killed following an attack on Anandpur Sahib.
- The Guru’s mother Mata Gujari and his two elder sons, Sahibzaada Ajit Singh (18) and Sahibzaada Jujhar Singh (14), were also killed within a week.
