Gursewak Jatha, Navi Mumbai, in coordination with all the Gurudwara’s of Navi Mumbai celebrated ‘Nava Saal Guru De Naal’ 2016, a 3-Day Spiritual feat from 30th December 2015 to 1st January 2016 at NMMC Ground, Sanpada with great devotion and enthusiasm. 25000 devotees attending this religious congregation welcomed the New Year 2016 continuously chanting Gurbani from Guru Granth Sahib and prayed for the peace and prosperity of All.

Renowned Kirtaniye invited from Punjab, Delhi and Maharashtra recited GurbaniShabads while prominent Kathakar's and Dhadi’s shared the Sikh heritage and the martyrdom of Sikh Gurus made by them for the preservation of our culture from time to time. To name a few GianiKishan Singh Ji (Amritsar Wale), Bhai Baljeet Singh Ji, Bhai Maninder Singh (Srinagar Wale) and Bhai Nishant Singh Ji participated in the 3-DayGurbaaniKirtan Samagam. As usual Guru KaLangarand other snacks were continuously served during the Kirtan Samagam.

One of the most significant feature of this religious congregation was an innovative theme of the year i.e. Guru Granth Sahib, An Epitome of Interfaith co-existence and Universal Brotherhood was displayed in 3-D with professional touch. This was the 7th year of the display system Gursewak Jatha has appropriately used to highlight theme of the year. Of course this years theme, ‘Guru Granth Sahib, An Epitome of Interfaith co-existence and Universal Brotherhood’ selected by the Gursewak Jatha depicted the scenario prevalent in the present day life of intolerance and lack of mutual understanding in the Faiths.

Guru Granth Sahib compiled and installed in 1604 AD became the living example of Interfaith Co-existence with the inclusion of holy hymns written by the various Sufi Saints, Hindu Bhagats and others belonging to different faith, caste and creedal. It was first to initiate the philosophy of interfaith dialogue to develop mutual understandings and to avoid any sort of conflict or violence. A lot of information about the Banikars of Guru Granth Sahib giving their brief life sketch and the holy hymns they wrote was also displayed for the visiting devotees, particularly for the benefit of the younger generation.

About 35000 devotees attended the congregation on all the 3 days. Distinguished personalities and local leaders from cross-section of Navi Mumbai graced the occasion. Shri Ganesh Naik, the popular leader of Navi Mumbai and an Ex-Minister of Excise, Govt. of Maharashtra, Sonawane, Mayor of Navi Mumbai, and ShriRaju Shinde, Corporator attended the function and addressed the gathering. Shri Ganesh Naik, in his address highly acclaimed the efforts of Gursewak Jatha, the young brigade for their efforts in promoting mutual understanding and better relations amongst the people of Navi Mumbai. Mr. Ganesh Naik also honored the prominent persons from various faiths on this occasion. Shri Sonawane, Mayor Navi Mumbai, lauded the Sikh community, the selfless sacrifices made by them for the safety and unity of our country. “If Guru Gobind Singh Ji and Shivaji had aligned together the history of India would have been altogether a different one” concluded Shri Sonawane.

Shri Harjinder Singh Saini, who has been the main force behind the ‘Nava Saal Guru de Naal’ celebrations while welcoming the distinguished guests informed that the Gursewak Jatha Navi Mumbai has planned to initiate various projects towards the welfare of the society and to assist the youth to undertake further interest to serve the society.