- The Sajjada Gaddi Nasheen of Shri Darbar Sahib, Shri Mahant Devendra Das Ji Maharaj, blessed the devotees with his darshan and blessings.
- Devotees raised slogans in praise of Shri Guru Ram Rai Ji Maharaj and Shri Mahant Devendra Das Ji Maharaj.
- The historic Nagar Parikrama will be held on Tuesday; devotees have completed all preparations.
After the ceremonial hoisting of Shri Jhande Ji on Sunday, the premises of Darbar Shri Guru Ram Rai Ji Maharaj continued to witness heavy activity on Monday as well. Along with devotees who had arrived from across the country and abroad, a large number of residents of Dehradun also paid obeisance at Shri Jhande Ji on Monday. Devotees offered prayers at Shri Jhanda Sahib and Shri Darbar Sahib, seeking fulfillment of their wishes. From early morning, long queues of devotees were seen waiting for the darshan of Shri Mahant Devendra Das Ji Maharaj, the Sajjada Gaddi Nasheen of Darbar Shri Guru Ram Rai Ji Maharaj. Shri Maharaj Ji granted darshan to the devotees and blessed them.
On Monday, Shri Mahant Devendra Das Ji Maharaj, in his inspirational address, highlighted the glory of the Guru and the importance of devotion to the Guru. He said that only by taking refuge in the Guru does a person gain knowledge of the true path. The Guru’s words are like nectar, which purify and make human life meaningful. He added that devotion, service, and righteous deeds are the greatest wealth of human life. A person who remembers the Guru with a pure heart receives the boundless grace of the Sadguru, filling life with peace, happiness, and spiritual bliss. Shri Maharaj Ji urged the devotees to follow the path of Guru devotion, love, service, and good conduct, saying that only through the Guru’s grace can a person be liberated from the cycle of birth and death and attain salvation.
Under the leadership of Shri Mahant Devendra Das Ji Maharaj, the historic Nagar Parikrama will take place on Tuesday, March 10th 2026. According to tradition, devotees gather for the Nagar Parikrama on the third day after the hoisting of Shri Jhande Ji. The Nagar Parikrama is also a historic moment for the residents of Dehradun, when devotees from across the country and abroad pass through the city. Every year, it is a captivating sight when the Guru’s devotees pass through the heart of Dehradun—established by Shri Guru Ram Rai Ji Maharaj—and the residents warmly welcome them with flower showers.
Historic Nagar Parikrama on Tuesday
Mela Officer Vijay Gulati of Darbar Shri Guru Ram Rai Ji Maharaj Shri Jhanda Mahotsav-2025 informed that, as per tradition, the Nagar Parikrama is organized on the third day after the hoisting of Shri Jhande Ji. Under the leadership of Shri Mahant Devendra Das Ji Maharaj, devotees will circumambulate the city of Dehradun.
The Nagar Parikrama will begin at 7:30 am on Tuesday from the Shri Darbar Sahib premises. More than 25,000 devotees are expected to participate. The procession will start from Shri Darbar Sahib and proceed via Saharanpur Chowk and Kanwali Road to Shri Guru Ram Rai Public School, Bindal, where devotees will be served prasad of roasted gram, puffed rice, and jaggery. From there, it will pass through Tilak Road, Tagore Villa, and Ghantaghar, then through Paltan Bazaar to Lakkhibagh Police Chowki, Reetha Mandi, and reach Shri Guru Ram Rai Public School, Bombay Bagh, where sugarcane prasad will be distributed. After paying respects at the samadhi sites of the revered Brahmaleen Shri Mahant Sahiban, the procession will return via Saharanpur Chowk and conclude at Shri Darbar Sahib at around 12:00 noon.
Devotional Hymns and Kirtan Fill the Atmosphere
From Monday morning, the premises of Shri Darbar Sahib resonated with devotional hymns and kirtans praising the glory of the Guru and Shri Guru Ram Rai Ji Maharaj. The entire environment was filled with devotion and spiritual fervor. Bhajans such as “Guru Bin Ghor Andhera, Guru Se Hi Ujiyara,” “Satguru Teri Mahima Aparampar,” and “Mere Satguru Data Meher Kar Data” echoed throughout the premises, creating a deeply devotional atmosphere.
Langar Arrangements for Devotees
Langar services have been arranged both inside and outside Shri Darbar Sahib for the devotees. Pilgrims from outside the city as well as local residents of Dehradun are partaking in the langar. A team of doctors, nurses, and paramedical staff from Shri Mahant Indiresh Hospital is also present at Shri Darbar Sahib to provide medical services. Devotees and residents of Dehradun are thoroughly enjoying the celebrations of the Shri Jhande Ji Mela.
Voluntary Blood Donation Camp Organized
A voluntary blood donation camp was organized jointly by Shri Mahant Indiresh Hospital and Shri Mahakal Seva Samiti. Devotees enthusiastically participated in the camp, donating blood in large numbers. A total of 200 units of blood were collected during the camp held in the premises of Darbar Shri Guru Ram Rai Ji Maharaj. Along with men, a significant number of women also actively participated in the blood donation drive.