New York: A street in New York City has been officially renamed "Shri Guru Ravidass Marg" during a ceremony held outside the Shri Guru Ravidass Temple in Woodside on Sept.15.
The event marked a significant recognition of Guru Ravidass, a 14th-century Sikh poet and social reformer renowned for his teachings on equality and social justice.
New York City Council Member Shekar Krishnan, who represents District 25, including Jackson Heights, Elmhurst, and Woodside, highlighted the significance of the renaming. "The renaming of a street for Guru Ravidass is deeply meaningful for the communities I represent," he said.
Krishnan, the first Indian-American elected to the New York City Council, emphasized the importance of the street's location near the Shri Guru Ravidass Temple, calling it "a permanent reminder that in NYC, all peoples deserve recognition, celebration, and dignity, regardless of religion or caste."
The ceremony was organized by Shri Guru Ravidas Sabha of New York, with additional support from the Begumpura Cultural Society.
