7 July
On this day in 1926
Sardar Teja Singh Samundri passed away in Lahore Fort as a result of the strain from the lengthy detention there
He was among the main Panthic leaders around the Gurudwara Sudhar period and had been jailed for a long period. His antim saskar was conducted the following day on July 18. To his memory Teja Singh Samundri Hall was erected, where the general body meetings of SGPC are usually held. Master Tara Singh elected the leader of the Akali Dal.
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- 1656Prakash Utsav, Eighth Patshah, Guru Har Krishan JiThe Panth observes the Prakash Purab of Guru Harkrishan Sahib Ji on 23 July in the Nanakshahi calendar.