Parkash Gurpurab of Sri Guru Ram Das Ji
Event Overview
The Parkash Gurpurab of Sri Guru Ram Das Ji commemorates the birth anniversary of the fourth Sikh Guru and is celebrated with exceptional devotion in Amritsar. The principal observances take place at Sri Harmandir Sahib, also known as the Golden Temple, where pilgrims gather from early morning for Gurbani recitation, kirtan, prayers and darshan.
The sacred complex is traditionally decorated with flowers and decorative lighting. Devotees participate in community service, listen to religious discourses and receive langar without distinction of religion, caste or social status. Nagar Kirtan processions, devotional singing and large gatherings of the sangat may also form part of the wider celebrations organised around the main Gurpurab.
Pilgrims should visit during the early morning hours for a calmer darshan experience. The evening illumination of the Golden Temple and its reflection in the Amrit Sarovar creates one of the most spiritually memorable moments of the celebration.
Cultural & Spiritual Significance
Guru Ram Das Ji is closely connected with the foundation of Amritsar. He established the settlement that developed into the sacred city and initiated the excavation of the Amrit Sarovar, around which Sri Darbar Sahib was later completed under Guru Arjan Dev Ji.
The Gurpurab honours his teachings of humility, devotion, equality and selfless service. Kirtan and Gurbani help devotees reflect on the Guru’s spiritual message, while langar and voluntary service express the Sikh principles of sharing, dignity and universal brotherhood.
Amritsar holds special importance for this observance because the city’s history and sacred landscape are inseparably connected with Guru Ram Das Ji. For pilgrims, celebrating his Parkash Gurpurab at Sri Harmandir Sahib is both a religious journey and an opportunity to participate in collective prayer and seva.
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