SGPC launches Akhand Path for release of detained Sikhs, bhog scheduled on Aug 29

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has initiated an Akhand Path, a continuous reading of the Guru Granth Sahib, as a spiritual appeal for the release of Sikhs currently detained by authorities. The recitation began today in Amritsar and will continue without interruption until the scheduled bhog ceremony. The bhog, marking the completion of the Akhand Path, is slated for 29 August, when a large gathering is expected at the Gurdwara. SGPC officials said the prayerful effort reflects the community's hope for a peaceful resolution and underscores the religious significance of collective worship in times of distress. The initiative has drawn attention from local leaders and devotees, who plan to attend the concluding ceremony in large numbers.