Chandigarh, 15 May: On the demise of Nirankari Baba Hardev Singh Ji, thousands of grieving devotees gathered here at Sant Nirankari Satsang Bhawan, Sector 30-A from 10 am to 1 pm. The video recording of the Antim Darshan of Baba Ji’s pious body at Montreal was also played, which was heart-rending for all devotees.
His Holiness Nirankari Baba Hardev Singh Ji Maharaj merged into Nirankar (Formless God) on May 13, 2016. Later that day, Avneet Setya, son-in-law of His Holiness also merged. Devotees paid their respects at a viewing in Montreal, Canada where Pujya Mata Sawinder Ji, the gracious spouse of His Holiness was present to give blessings to the thousands who gathered from across the world.
This journey continues to Delhi where the body will be reaching by air from Montreal in the morning on Monday, May 16, 2016. Avneet Setya’s body will also reach by the same flight. Pujya Mata Ji, Baba Ji’s elder son-in-law Sandeep Khinda Ji, daughter Sudiksha Ji and several other devotees will accompany.
In Delhi, the body will be placed in Ground No.8, Burari Road, where devotees will be able to pay respect and receive Antim Darshan from 12.00 Noon until the early hours of May 18, 2016. The last remains of Avneet Setya will also be placed at the same place.
The Antim Yatra will commence from Ground No.8 at 8.00 a.m. on May 18, 2016 and conclude at Nigam Bodh Ghat where the Antim Sanskar will take place at the CNG Crematorium at 12.00 Noon.
This will be followed by Shradhanjali Samaroh, a special congregation at Samagam Ground No.2, Burari Road from 3.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. the same day.
Thousands of devotees from various parts of the country have already started reaching Delhi.