The anniversary of the first Parkash Gurpurb of Sri Guru Granth Sahib is being celebrated at the Golden Temple complex in Amritsar. The main function was held at Gurdwara Ramsar Sahib, where a large number of devotees gathered to take part in the observance.
Parkash Gurpurb Celebration at Gurdwara Ramsar Sahib
The event marks the installation of Sri Guru Granth Sahib. Devotees assembled at Gurdwara Ramsar Sahib for the main ceremony. After the 'ardas', a 'nagar kirtan' was taken out from the gurdwara under the 'Panj Pyare'.
SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami and Takht Sri Damdama Sahib Jathedar Baba Tek Singh Dhanola were among those present at the function. Their presence underlined the significance of the occasion for the Sikh community.
Nagar Kirtan Route Through Amritsar
The Nagar Kirtan will pass through various parts of the city before concluding at Sri Akal Takht Sahib. Devotees lined the route to pay their respects as the procession moved through Amritsar.
- The main function was held at Gurdwara Ramsar Sahib in Amritsar
- A Nagar Kirtan was taken out under the Panj Pyare after the ardas
- SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami attended the event
- Takht Sri Damdama Sahib Jathedar Baba Tek Singh Dhanola was also present
- The procession will conclude at Sri Akal Takht Sahib
Our Take: Why This Celebration Matters
To put it plainly, the Parkash Gurpurb is not just another event on the calendar. It marks the moment when the Shabad became the Guru — a turning point in Sikh history. The fact that the celebration centres on Gurdwara Ramsar Sahib, where the original installation took place, gives it deep historical meaning.
In our view, the large turnout of devotees and the presence of senior leaders like the SGPC president and the Takht Jathedar show that this occasion still holds strong spiritual and community value. The Nagar Kirtan passing through the city streets and ending at Sri Akal Takht Sahib connects everyday life with the faith's core institutions.
For readers, this news is a reminder of how Amritsar remains the heart of Sikh tradition. The celebration is a living link to a moment four centuries ago when the Guru Granth Sahib was first installed — and that link is being kept alive today through public participation and religious observance.
