Punjab is observing the 350th Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji in a grand manner. To accommodate thousands of pilgrims, the Bhagwant Mann-government is establishing a grand 'tent city' at Sri Anandpur Sahib.
Punjab Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond had earlier announced that the government is setting up a large-scale Tent City at Sri Anandpur Sahib.
It will accommodate devotees attending the celebrations. The Tent City is being set up at three sites -- Agampur, PSPCL Ground Matour, and Jhinjri -- to ensure proper lodging facilities for devotees. The Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs is spending approximately Rs 21.52 crore on the establishment of the Tent City.
The main event of 350th Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji is on November 24. Hence, the question arises what is the latest update on Tent City at Sri Anandpur Sahib?
Continue reading below to know the answer-
IAS officer Sakshi Sawhney who has been appointed as a Nodal officer for all arrangements regarding set up of Tent City and allotments, etc, informed True Scoop that the Tent City at Sri Anandpur Sahib will start functioning on November 19, 2025.
Sri Anandpur Sahib's Tent City will house 10,000 pilgrims at a time. There will be 4 bed rooms and 16 bed rooms at the tent city. The tent can be booked for a period of two days.
She further informed that since it is winter time, arrangements have been made accordingly for comfort of all. Langar facility, e-rickshaw have also been made available.
The Tent City will get full proof security and entire area will be under CCTV's surveillance. Special teams for round the clock cleanliness, housekeeping and hospitality will be available as well.
