NEW YORK – A section of a street in New York City, USA, has been named after Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur, honoring the legacy of the ninth Sikh Guru’s “sacrifice, compassion, and steadfast commitment to justice.”

A former diplomat described this move as a “moment of pride” for the Sikh community in a social media post.

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The former diplomat wrote, “This fitting tribute highlights the importance of the Sikh community in Richmond Hill and recognizes the contribution of Sikh heritage to New York City’s cultural fabric, where I lived during my appointment as India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations from 2009 to 2013.”

A city council member introduced the resolution for the name change in the municipal council. The council member stated that this step would “honor the legacy of the ninth Sikh Guru’s sacrifice, compassion, and steadfast commitment to justice.” They wrote, “The intersection of 114th Street and 101st Avenue in Richmond Hill, where Gurdwara Makhan Shah Lubana is located, will now be known as Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji Marg.” The renaming ceremony took place on the weekend before Diwali.

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Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur

Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur was the ninth of the ten Sikh Gurus, known for his spiritual leadership and for sacrificing his life to protect religious freedom. He was executed in 1675 on the orders of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb for refusing to convert to Islam, establishing him as a central martyr in the Sikh faith. His legacy is honored at Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib in Delhi, the site of his execution, and through his compositions included in the Guru Granth Sahib.

Gurdwara Makhan Shah Lubana

Gurdwara Makhan Shah Lubana is a Sikh shrine located in the village of Chhownk Mian Khan, Pakistan. It commemorates the site where the devout Sikh trader Makhan Shah Lubana is believed to have discovered the ninth Sikh Guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur, in the 17th century. His discovery was pivotal, as he verified the Guru’s identity and helped end a period of uncertainty about the Sikh leadership.

Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji Marg

Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji Marg is a major road in Delhi, India, named in honor of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru. The road is historically significant as it leads to the famous Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib, which marks the site where the Guru was martyred in 1675 for defending religious freedom. Today, it is a vibrant commercial and religious artery in the heart of Old Delhi.