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12 November
On this day in 1675

A day after the martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadhur, the bodies of Bhai Mati Das, Sati Das

And Dayal Das were handed over to the Sikhs who cremated the bodies by the site of Jammu. This is the same site where Guru Har Krishan’s body was creamted earlier.

Also on this day

  • 1708Guru Gadhi was bestowed upon Sri Guru Granth Sahib This is the actual date of this event, though it is observed on a different date by Guru Khalsa Panth.The Panth observes the Gurgaddi of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji on 20 October in the Nanakshahi calendar.

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