Sikh Eco Day on March 14

Chandigarh: EcoSikh, a US-based International Ecology organisation, will celebrate March 14 as the ‘Sikh Environment Day’. The aim is create awareness about the traditional teachings on nature preservation in Sikhism.

The day also marks the coronation of the 7th Sikh Guru, Har Rai, who was known for his sensitivity towards nature and its preservation.

Dr Rajwant Singh, President of EcoSikh, who addressed a press conference here through video conferencing from Washington, said prominent sikh personalities, preachers and industrialists have come together to announce major initiatives on environment and to endorse the upcoming celebrations on ‘Sikh Environment Day’.

Source: The Tribune