Amritsar, October 26, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
A grand Nagar Kirtan was organised by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) from Sri Akal Takht Sahib in Amritsar on Monday to mark the Parkash Gurpurab of Sri Guru Ram Das Ji, the fourth Sikh Guru and founder of Amritsar. The procession moved through the city amid the sounds of nagaras, devotional chants and traditional narsinghas, with devotees showering flower petals to express their reverence.
Following the Ardas, Giani Amarjit Singh, Head Granthi of Sachkhand Sri Harmandir Sahib, ceremonially placed the sacred Guru Granth Sahib in a golden palanquin. The seva of chaur sahib was performed by Giani Tek Singh, Jathedar of Takht Sri Damdama Sahib.
The Nagar Kirtan received a warm welcome from religious congregations, Sikh societies and devotees along the route connecting the city’s historic gates. At several locations, the Panj Pyare and flag-bearing Sikh volunteers were honoured with siropas. Devotees also arranged langar at different points along the procession route.
Throughout the procession, devotees recited “Satnam Waheguru” and paid homage to the fourth Sikh Guru. At Ghanta Ghar Plaza, Punjab Police offered a ceremonial salute in reverence to Sri Guru Granth Sahib. A helicopter showering flower petals over the Nagar Kirtan created a spectacular and spiritually uplifting scene.
Addressing the gathering, Giani Amarjit Singh extended greetings on the Parkash Gurpurab of Sri Guru Ram Das Ji and encouraged devotees to follow the Guru’s teachings in their daily lives. He said every Sikh had a fundamental responsibility to uphold the Guru’s teachings with dedication and live according to the principles of Gurmat.
Giani Tek Singh, Jathedar of Takht Sri Damdama Sahib, also greeted the congregation on the occasion and urged Sikhs 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; Chief Secretary Kulwant Singh Mannan; executive committee member Mangwinder Singh Khaparkheri; Bhai Rajinder Singh Mehta; Bhai Gurcharan Singh Grewal; Surjit Singh Bhittewad; Bawa Singh Gumanpura; Advocate Bhagwant Singh Sialka; Bhai Ajaib Singh Abhyasi; Harjap Singh Sultanwind; Bhai Gurbakhsh Singh Khalsa; Keval Singh Badal; Balbir Singh Ghunas; Bhai Manjit Singh; Avtar Singh Ria; Harpal Singh Jalla; Balwinder Singh Bhammanlanda; Gurnam Singh Jassal; Baba Boota Singh; Sukhvarsh Singh Pannu; and OSD Satbir Singh.
Other attendees included SGPC secretary Balwinder Singh Kahnewala, private secretary Shahbaz Singh, additional secretary Bhagwant Singh Dhangerha, Jaswinder Singh Jassi, Tejinder Singh Padda, Bijay Singh, Preetpal Singh, Sri Darbar Sahib General Manager Major Singh, Deputy Secretary Gurdial Singh and several other officials, religious representatives and members of the sangat.
Separately, SGPC president Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami extended greetings to Sikh devotees in India and abroad on the Parkash Gurpurab of Sri Guru Ram Das Ji.
Dhami said the Guru’s life embodied selfless service, deep devotion, humility, tolerance and exemplary moral values. He noted that the Guru had dedicated his life to devotion, service and the welfare of humanity, setting an enduring example of selfless service for people across the world.
He said Sri Guru Ram Das Ji made significant contributions to the promotion of Sikh principles, the spread of Gurmat philosophy and the spiritual, religious and social guidance of humanity. The Guru’s life, he added, teaches that humility, service, meditation and benevolence are essential to making human life meaningful.
Appealing to the Sikh community to draw inspiration from the Guru’s life and teachings, Dhami urged devotees to strengthen the values of humility, selfless service, Naam Simran and the welfare of all.
He said following the path shown by Sri Guru Ram Das Ji would help promote love, harmony, service and brotherhood in society while encouraging people to lead their lives according to Gurmat principles.
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