Devotees join Grand Nagar Kirtan to mark Parkash Gurpurab of Guru Ram Das Ji in Amritsar
Babushahi Bureau
Amritsar (Punjab), October 26, 2026: A grand Nagar Kirtan was taken out from Sri Akal Takht Sahib on Sunday to mark the Parkash Gurpurab of the fourth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Ram Das Ji, the founder of Amritsar. Devotees welcomed the procession with showers of flowers, while the sound of traditional drums, religious slogans and narsinghas filled the atmosphere with devotion.
Organised by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), the procession began after the Ardas. Giani Amarjit Singh, Head Granthi of Sachkhand Sri Harmandir Sahib, placed the sacred Guru Granth Sahib in a golden palanquin. Giani Tek Singh, Jathedar of Takht Sri Damdama Sahib, performed the service of chaur sahib.
The Nagar Kirtan passed through routes connecting the city’s historic gates, where religious organisations, congregations and devotees accorded it a warm welcome. Devotees honoured the Panj Pyare and Nishanchi Singhs with siropas and arranged langars at various locations along the route. Participants recited “Satnam Waheguru” as the procession moved through the city.
At Ghanta Ghar Plaza, the Punjab Police paid obeisance to Sri Guru Granth Sahib. A shower of flowers from a helicopter added to the religious spectacle, drawing the attention of devotees gathered along the route.
Addressing the congregation, Giani Amarjit Singh extended greetings on the occasion and urged Sikhs to follow the teachings and philosophy of Sri Guru Ram Das Ji in their daily lives. He said adhering firmly to the Guru’s teachings and living according to the principles of Gurmat were fundamental responsibilities of every Sikh.
Giani Tek Singh also greeted the congregation and encouraged devotees to remain committed to Gurbani and the Sikh way of life.
Several SGPC office-bearers, members, religious representatives and devotees participated in the procession. Those present included Giani Gurmukh Singh, Head Granthi of Sri Akal Takht Sahib; SGPC junior vice-president Baldev Singh Kalyan; SGPC chief secretary Kulwant Singh Mannan; and several members of the SGPC’s executive committee.
SGPC chief extends greetings
Separately, SGPC president Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami extended greetings to Sikh congregations in India and abroad on the Parkash Gurpurab of Sri Guru Ram Das Ji.
Dhami said the Guru’s life embodied selfless service, devotion, humility, tolerance and high moral values. He noted that the Guru dedicated his life to devotion, service and the welfare of humanity, leaving behind an enduring example for people to follow.
He urged the Sikh community to draw inspiration from the Guru’s life and strengthen the values of humility, selfless service, Naam Simran and the welfare of all.Dhami added that following the path shown by Sri Guru Ram Das Ji could help promote love, harmony, service and a spirit of brotherhood in society.
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