Jor Mela begins in Pb

The three-day annual Shaheedi Jor Mela held in the sacred memory of Guru Gobind Singh's two younger sons, began today.
The fair commenced with an 'akhand paath' (continuous recitation of hymns) of Sri Guru Granth Sahib at Gurdwara Jyoti Swarup where 'ardas' (prayer) was performed.
The prayer was performed by Gurdwara Sri Fatehgarh Sahib Head priest Bhai Harpal Singh
The festival commemorates Zorawar Singh and Fateh Singh, who were buried alive in a brick wall here.
SGPC president Avtar Singh Makkar paid obeisance on the first day of the mela.
Several devotees also paid their homage to the great martyrs Baba Zorawar Singh, Baba Fateh Singh and their grand mother Mata Gujri Ji at Gurudwara Thanda Burj, where they were prisoned, Gurdwara Fatehgarh Sahib - the place of their martyrdom and Gurdwara Jyoti Saroop where they were cremated, officials said.

The devotees also took holy dip in the holy tanks of the gurdwaras.

SGPC has arranged a Deewan where the Sikh preachers, Ragis, Dhadi Jathas will continue to sing devotions songs, and give the accounts of Sikh history.
Braving the cold, devotees are thronging the Jor Mela, officials said.
Tomorrow will be the day of conferences for almost all the political parties.