JAMMU, Jul 20: Sikh Naujwan Sewadar Sabha, Gurdwara Sri Kalgidhar Sahib, Rehari, in collaboration with the Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee, Sri Kalgidhar Sahib, and the Sadh Sangat, will celebrate the Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Harkrishan Sahib Ji Maharaj on Sunday, July 26, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Gurdwara Sri Kalgidhar Sahib, Rehari, Jammu. The celebration will be marked by a grand religious congregation along with a Mega Multi-Specialty Health and Cancer Awareness Camp for the benefit of the general public.
The religious programme will be graced by eminent Sikh religious personalities, including Giani Kuldeep Singh Ji Garhgang, Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib; Bhai Davinder Singh Ji Nirman and Bhai Kamaljeet Singh Ji, Hazuri Ragis from Sri Darbar Sahib, Amritsar; Bhai Vijay Singh Ji, Secretary, Dharam Parchar, SGPC; Bhai Sukhdev Singh Ji China, renowned Kathavachak from Karnal; Bhai Harvinder Singh Ji, Incharge, Sikh Mission J&K, SGPC; Bhai Jagtar Singh Ji Ragi Jatha, Jammu; Bibi Davinder Kaur Ji Kavishar Jatha, Jammu; Bhai Randhir Singh Ji Sathanak Jatha; and Istri Satsang Sabha, Rehari.
Addressing a press conference, social reformer Tajinder Singh Wazir said that inspired by the teachings of Sri Guru Harkrishan Sahib Ji Maharaj, a Mega Multi-Specialty Health and Cancer Awareness Camp is being organised in collaboration with Friends of GMC Jammu to promote public health and provide quality healthcare services to people from all sections of society.
Providing details of the medical camp, Dr. T.R. Raina, Chairperson of Friends of GMC Jammu (Regd.), said that specialist doctors from Cardiology, Gynaecology, ENT, Diabetology, Dermatology, Orthopaedics, Oncology, Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery (CTVS), and General Surgery will offer free medical consultations and free medicines. He said the organisation remains committed to strengthening preventive, promotive and curative healthcare services for the welfare of the community.
Senior Oncologist Dr. Surbhi Kudyar highlighted the importance of early detection of breast cancer and advised that every woman above the age of 40 should undergo annual breast cancer screening. She informed that, with the support of the LBNROH Trust, free cancer screening and cancer awareness literature on common cancers will be provided during the camp. Under the Hope Foundation Initiative, an advanced AI- and thermography-based breast screening system will also be available, capable of screening more than 200 women in a single session and providing preliminary assessments for early detection of suspicious breast changes.
Surjeet Singh, President of the Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee, appealed to the people of Jammu and Kashmir and the Sikh Sangat to participate in the Mahan Gurmat Samagam, seek the blessings of Sri Guru Harkrishan Sahib Ji Maharaj and take advantage of the free health and cancer screening camp. He added that Guru Ka Langar will be served to all devotees throughout the programme.
Satwant Singh Wazir, President of the Sikh Naujwan Sewadar Sabha, thanked the religious leaders, doctors, media representatives and members of the Sangat for extending their wholehearted support to the religious and social welfare initiative. Office-bearers of various Gurdwara Sahib management committees and members of the Sikh Naujwan Sewadar Sabha were also present at the press conference.