Here is what the local paper "Amar Ujala" has to say on the following day.(8th Oct.2000)
13 Padhs which included 11 Akandh Paarths was started on 5th Oct. 2000 for opening ceremony of the Gurdwara at Mandhali, Veer Ji's Asthan. Start of the padhs held in the main hall.
Public outside the main hall, next to the langar tent, and outside the mander building.
Public outside the main hall watching flowers being dropped by aeroplane.
Inside the main hall, on the last day of padhs
Veer Ji inside the main hall with her family and her sangat from overseas.
The aeroplane dropping flowers at Veer Ji's Asthan.