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The next state is Assam, where we have a very famous historical Gurdwara known as Gurudwara Sri Guru Tegh Bahadar Sahib in Dhubri. This famous Gurdwara, situated on the bank of river, Brahmputra, was originally built in the memory of Guru Nanak Dev Ji who is believed to have visited this place in 1505AD while travelling from Dhaka to Assam. Later on, Guru Tegh Bahadar Sahib visited the place and established the Gurdwara. It was during his stay in Dhubri that the Guru received the news about the birth of his son at Patna. Sikh devotees from all over India and the world assemble in this Gurdwara every year in the month of December to mark the martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadar with due solemnity and ceremony. Sikh devotees call this festival Sahidee Gurpurab. The management of this Gurdwara is looked after by Sikh Pratinidhi Board Eastern Zone, which is the apex body of the Sikhs living in Northeastern states and North Bengal including Siliguri with members drawn from all over the region. The Board undertakes various activities for the development of Sikhs in particular and people of the region in general. The Board was established in 1981. Its head office is at Gurdwara Dhubri Sahib. S. Tahal Singh (9435100984) and S. Kulwant Singh are presently its president and general secretary.