Amritsar, October 27, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Lakhs of devotees from India and abroad paid obeisance at Sachkhand Sri Harmandir Sahib in Amritsar on Tuesday to mark the sacred Parkash Gurpurab of Sri Guru Ram Das Ji, the fourth Sikh Guru. The occasion was marked by devotional Gurbani Kirtan, religious congregations and a deeply spiritual atmosphere across the holy city.
Beautiful displays of sacred articles, known as Jalau, were arranged at Sachkhand Sri Harmandir Sahib, Sri Akal Takht Sahib and Gurdwara Baba Atal Rai Sahib, attracting large numbers of devotees. Among those who paid obeisance were the Head Granthi of Sri Harmandir Sahib, Singh Sahib Giani Amarjit Singh, and Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami, along with other prominent Sikh personalities.
The SGPC organised the concluding ceremony of the Sri Akhand Path Sahib at Gurdwara Sri Manji Sahib Diwan Hall. Following the ceremony, renowned Ragi, Dhadi and Kavishar jathas presented devotional performances and connected the congregation with Sikh history and the teachings of Guru Sahib.
Addressing the gathering, SGPC president Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami extended greetings to the devotees on the Parkash Gurpurab of Sri Guru Ram Das Ji. He said the sacred shrine established in the name of the fourth Sikh Guru serves as a spiritual centre for humanity, welcoming people from across the world without discrimination or distinction.
Dhami said that everyone who approaches the Guru’s Darbar with faith receives happiness and spiritual blessings. He described the life of Sri Guru Ram Das Ji as a guiding light for all humanity and urged devotees to follow the Guru’s teachings and remain committed to Gurbani and the Sikh way of life.
Earlier, renowned Sikh preacher Bhai Sahib Bhai Pinderpal Singh delivered a religious discourse at Gurdwara Sri Manji Sahib Diwan Hall, acquainting devotees with the life, history and teachings of Sri Guru Ram Das Ji.
A special Kavi Darbar was also organised at the venue, where prominent Sikh poets shared compositions highlighting the life, contributions and spiritual legacy of the fourth Sikh Guru. Various religious personalities and the Sri Darbar Sahib management made extensive arrangements for langar to serve the large number of devotees visiting the shrine.
On Monday night, a special Raag Darbar and Partaal Kirtan programme was held at Gurdwara Sri Manji Sahib Diwan Hall. Renowned Ragi jathas rendered the sacred hymns of Sri Guru Ram Das Ji in traditional musical raags, adding to the devotional fervour surrounding the Gurpurab celebrations.
Those present on the occasion included Sri Harmandir Sahib Granthis Singh Sahib Giani Rajdeep Singh, Giani Balwinder Singh, Giani Gurminder Singh, Giani Baljit Singh and Giani Parvinderpal Singh; SGPC members Bhai Rajinder Singh Mehta, Advocate Bhagwant Singh Sialka, Harjap Singh Sultanwind, Bhai Ajaib Singh Abhyasi, Bawa Singh Gumanpura, Gurbakhsh Singh Khalsa, Gurinderpal Singh Gora, Ravinder Singh Khalsa and Bibi Gurmeet Kaur; OSD Satbir Singh Dhami; SGPC Secretary Balwinder Singh Kahluwan; Gurinder Singh Mathrewal; Additional Secretary Bhagwant Singh Dhangerha; Jaswinder Singh Jassi; Tejinder Singh Padda; Bijay Singh; Preetpal Singh; Personal Secretary Shahbaz Singh; Sri Darbar Sahib General Manager Major Singh; Deputy Secretary Gurnam Singh; Harbhajan Singh Vakta; Sukhbir Singh; Manjit Singh Talwandi; Azad Deep Singh; Gurmeet Singh Muktsari; Satnam Singh Riar; Superintendent Nishan Singh; Malkiat Singh Bahirwal; Manager Narinder Singh Mathrewal; Rajinder Singh Ruby; Satinder Singh; Additional Manager Gurpreet Singh; Bikramjit Singh Jhangi; Yuvraj Singh; Gurtinderpal Singh Qadia; Gurwinder Singh Bhoma; preacher Bhai Balwant Singh Enokote; and other officials and devotees.
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