AMRITSAR, Aug. 22 — On the occasion of the first Parkash Purb of Sri Guru Granth Sahib, Sri Akhand Path Sahib commenced today at Gurdwara Ramsar Sahib. The Bhog of the path, organized by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), is scheduled for August 24.
Thousands of flowers have adorned the Golden Temple, creating a mesmerizing sight for devotees visiting the historic shrine.
Sri Darbar Sahib Manager Bhagwant Singh Dhagera said that following the Bhog, a Nagar Kirtan will proceed from Gurdwara Ramsar Sahib and conclude at Sri Akal Takht Sahib. “The SGPC has completed all preparations to ensure the event is celebrated smoothly,” he added.
Chief Granthi of Sri Darbar Sahib, Giani Raghbir Singh, will participate in the Nagar Kirtan, along with Sri Akal Takht Sahib Jathedar Kuldeep Singh Gargajj and SGPC chief Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami. Devotional gatherings, or Gurmeet Samagam, will be held throughout the day in Diwan Hall Manji Sahib.
Sachkhand Sri Harmandir Sahib, Sri Akal Takht Sahib, and Gurdwara Atal Sahib have been decorated with lights for the celebration. After Rehras Sahib, a Deepmala ceremony and fireworks display are planned, while volunteers will continue decorating Sri Harmandir Sahib with flowers.
The organizers have appealed to devotees to participate in large numbers and join the celebrations of the historic occasion.
