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Thousands Gather in Amritsar for First Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Granth Sahib
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 12 Sep 2026, 10:33 PM
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Devotees assembled in Amritsar in massive numbers to celebrate the inaugural Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.
Amritsar witnessed a massive congregation as devotees gathered to observe the first Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. The gathering took place at the city’s principal gurdwara, where worshippers participated in continuous prayers and hymns.
The event featured traditional kirtan performances, with singers and musicians leading the community in devotional songs. Organisers arranged langar for the attendees, providing a communal meal that underscored the spirit of equality and service.
Officials and religious leaders addressed the crowd, highlighting the significance of the Guru Granth Sahib as the eternal Guru of Sikhism and urging continued devotion and social harmony. The celebration concluded with a collective recitation of key verses, reinforcing the spiritual unity of the participants.
The event featured traditional kirtan performances, with singers and musicians leading the community in devotional songs. Organisers arranged langar for the attendees, providing a communal meal that underscored the spirit of equality and service.
Officials and religious leaders addressed the crowd, highlighting the significance of the Guru Granth Sahib as the eternal Guru of Sikhism and urging continued devotion and social harmony. The celebration concluded with a collective recitation of key verses, reinforcing the spiritual unity of the participants.