AMN / KATHMANDU
To celebrate 550th Birth Anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, the Nepal Rastra Bank has issued commemorative coins.
In special ceremony coins of 2,500, 1,000 and 100 Nepali rupees were launched in Kathmandu last evening.
Nepal Rastra Bank Governor Dr. Chiranjibi Nepal and Indian Ambassador Manjeev Singh Puri released commemorative coins. Shiromani Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee President Sardar Gobind Singh Longowal, Jathedar of Akal Takht Giani Harpreet Singh and many other prominent Sikh leaders from Punjab also joined the launching ceremony.
On this occasion, Ambassador Puri expressed gratitude towards the Govt of Nepal, Nepal Rastra Bank and people of Nepal.
In his address Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank, Dr. Chiranjibi Nepal lauded Sikh community for its remarkable contribution in the development of Nepal. Shiromani Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee President Sardar Gobind Singh Longowal said Guru Nanak Dev travelled many countries to spread the real message of God.
Jathedar of Akal Takht Giani Harpreet Singh said Guru Nanak Dev’s teachings are not only for Sikhs but entire human beings.
A book titled “Sikh Heritage of Nepal” was also released at this juncture. The book published by Indian Embassy highlights Nepal’s Sikh connection which dates back to Guru Nanak Dev, who travelled through Nepal during his third Udasi.
The book also underlines the Sikh community’s significant contribution to the development of Nepal.
