Guru Arjan Dev Ji Shaheedi Diwas 2024 on June 10, 2024 marks the martyrdom of the 5th Sikh Guru, Guru Arjan Dev Ji, who epitomised devotion, sacrifice, and the pursuit of truth. Explore Guru Arjan Dev Ji images, Shaheedi images and heartfelt quotes in both English and Punjabi to honour his legacy and his supreme sacrifice. Mumbai: Today marks the martyrdom day of Guru Arjan Dev Ji, the 5th Guru of Sikhism.
Born on April 15, 1563, in Goindwal (Amritsar) according to the English calendar, his birth date falls on Vaishakh Vadi Saptami. Guru Arjan Dev Ji Shaheedi Diwas 2024 date: His martyrdom is commemorated on the fourth day of the Shukla Paksha in Jyeshtha. This year, Guru Arjan Dev Ji Shaheedi Diwas falls on June 10.
Guru Arjan Dev Ji was born in Goindwal (Amritsar) to Guru Ramdas Ji, the fourth Guru of Sikhism, and Mata Bhaani Ji. Guru Arjan Dev is revered as the 5th Guru of Sikhism. His profound devotion to religious and human values, kindness, dedication, and purity led Guru Ramdas Ji to appoint him as the 5th Guru.
Guru Arjan Dev edited the Guru Granth Sahib, contributing 2,218 hymns in 30 ragas. He compiled the bani (sacred hymns) of all the Sikh Gurus and saints from other religions into a single volume, which he named ‘Granth Sahib’. This holy book was installed in the Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple).
Alongside his spiritual contributions, he also dedicated himself to serving the poor and the country. A saintly soul, Guru Arjan Dev Ji sacrificed his life to uphold .