SGPC, devotees to light 1 lakh earthen lamps

Amritsar, October 12

The SGPC in association with Sangat will illuminate the Golden Temple with one lakh earthen lamps on Gurpurb of Guru Ram Das on October 15.

Addressing mediapersons here today, Dr Roop Singh, Chief Secretary, SGPC, said Gurpurb would be celebrated as per the Nanakshahi calendar. He said these earthen lamps would be placed outside all four doors of the Golden Temple. The Golden Temple complex will be decorated with flowers. Celebrations of the Gurpurb will commence from October 13. A Nagar Kirtan will be taken out visiting all 12 gates of the walled city which will conclude at Akal Takht. — TNS