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Golden Temple to celebrate Guru Ram Das Parkash Purab from Oct 25-27, Nagar Kirtan on Oct 26

Chandigarh, Oct 24 (UNI) The Golden Temple in Amritsar will celebrate the Parkash Purab of the fourth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Ram Das Ji, from October 25 to 27 with special religious congregations, Gurbani Kirtan, a Nagar Kirtan procession and ceremonial displays, culminating in illumination and fireworks on the main day of the celebrations.
Golden Temple Head Granthi Singh Sahib Giani Amarjit Singh said elaborate arrangements had been made for the three-day celebrations, with devotees from India and abroad participating.
“Devotees are requested to participate in these religious programmes along with their families and seek the blessings of Guru Ram Das Ji,” he said, extending greetings to the Sikh community on the occasion.
Special Kirtan Darbars will be held on October 25 and 26 following the conclusion of the Sodar prayers. Renowned Ragi Jathas from India and overseas will perform Gurbani Kirtan in Raag Partaal style from 7 pm to 1 am.
A special Nagar Kirtan will depart from Sri Akal Takht Sahib at 10 am on October 26, with devotees expected to participate in large numbers.
On October 27, the main day of the Parkash Purab, a special saroop of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji associated with Baba Deep Singh Ji will be ceremonially installed for public reverence.
Traditional Jalau, featuring displays of sacred and historical treasures, will be organised at the Golden Temple, Sri Akal Takht Sahib and Gurdwara Baba Atal Rai.
The celebrations will conclude with spectacular illumination of the Golden Temple complex and fireworks at night.
Special night congregations will feature Bhai Jasbir Singh Khanna Wale and Bhai Inderpal Singh.
Religious programmes will continue beyond the main celebrations, with Hukamnama recitations and Gurmat discourses scheduled during the early morning hours at Gurdwara Diwan Hall Manji Sahib from October 25 to November 9.
The Head Granthi appealed to devotees to join the celebrations with their families and commemorate the teachings and spiritual legacy of Guru Ram Das Ji, the founder of Amritsar.
The October 27 Parkash Purab date and October 26 Nagar Kirtan have also been independently confirmed. The procession will pass through Amritsar's historic city gates before returning to Sri Akal Takht Sahib.
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