Parkash Purb of Guru Granth Sahib celebrated

Amritsar, August 19

Despite the threat of Covid-19, a large numbers of devotees turned up to participate in the nagar kirtan to mark the ‘Parkash Purb of Shri Guru Granth Sahib’ and seek blessings of the almighty.

It was on this day in year 1604 that the first ‘Parkash’ of the Sikh holy book was commenced at Darbar Sahib by the fifth Sikh master, Guru Arjan Dev. The anniversary of the religiously and historically important event was observed with devotion and fervour. On the occasion, a nagar kirtan commenced from Gurdwara Shri Ramsar Sahib and culminated at Sachkhand Shri Harmandir Sahib before moving through different localities and market places on the route.

The bhog of Akand Path was performed before the start of the procession. Later Hazoori Raagis of Darbar Sahib performed kirtan (recitation of religious hymns).

Head granthi Giani Jagtar Singh informed the devotees about the historical importance of the day. He also asked the devotees to live life as per the tenants of the Sikh holy book. — TNS