Central Gurudwara Sahib Gowliguda marks centenary with marathon

On Sunday, over 5,000 individuals took part in a centenary marathon held by the Central Gurudwara Sahib Gowliguda at HMDA Grounds in Hyderabad, commemorating 100 years of the significant Sikh establishment in the city. The event, themed 'Run for Faith, Run for Sewa,' encompassed 3K and 5K runs, along with a Family Walkathon, attracting participants from various age groups across Telangana. The morning commenced with a warm-up and Zumba session, followed by the flag-off of the races by distinguished Sikh leaders.

The 3K run participants headed towards People’s Plaza, while those in the 5K race proceeded further to Jal Vihar. Established in 1926, the Central Gurudwara Sahib Gowliguda has served as a pivotal hub for spiritual, cultural, and community activities for the Sikh community in Hyderabad. The centenary celebrations are being conducted under the slogan 'One Family, One Panth, One Sangat, One Community and One Historic Celebration.'

A series of religious, cultural, and community programs are scheduled throughout the year, including Akhand Path Sahib, Kirtan Darbar, and Amrit Sanchar.