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5‑km Marathon at PAU Celebrates Guru Ravidas’s 650th Birth Anniversary
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 04 Sep 2026, 10:47 AM
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On Friday, Punjab Agricultural University hosted a 5‑km marathon as part of the state’s celebrations for Guru Ravidas Ji’s 650th birth anniversary, with young runners spreading a message of brotherhood.
On Friday, the Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) in Ludhiana organized a 5‑kilometre marathon as part of the Punjab government’s celebrations for the 650th birth anniversary of Guru Ravidas Ji. The event saw a large turnout of young participants who ran the course carrying banners that promoted a message of brotherhood and unity.
The marathon was one of several events staged across the state to honour the revered saint. Participants were encouraged to wear traditional attire and carry symbols of Guru Ravidas’s teachings, emphasizing the spiritual and social values he espoused.
Organisers noted that the race not only highlighted physical fitness but also served as a platform to reinforce communal harmony. The event concluded with a brief ceremony where the runners were thanked for their participation and the spirit of unity they showcased.
The marathon was one of several events staged across the state to honour the revered saint. Participants were encouraged to wear traditional attire and carry symbols of Guru Ravidas’s teachings, emphasizing the spiritual and social values he espoused.
Organisers noted that the race not only highlighted physical fitness but also served as a platform to reinforce communal harmony. The event concluded with a brief ceremony where the runners were thanked for their participation and the spirit of unity they showcased.