Golden Temple was beautifully illuminated on Wednesday on the occasion of 416th anniversary of the installation of Guru Granth Sahib in Amritsar, Punjab. The anniversary was observed with devotion and fervour.
A nagar kirtan commenced from Gurdwara Shri Ramsar Sahib and culminated at Sachkhand Shri Harmandir Sahib. 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).
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the holy book illuminates the entire world with its pure teachings.
Amritsar: Devotees arrive at Harmandir Sahib on the occasion of 416th anniversary of the installation of Guru Granth Sahib, in Amritsar, Wednesday, Aug 19, 2020.
Inspired by it, Sikhs globally have done pioneering service in several spheres, and their courage and kindness are remarkable, he tweeted.
"The Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji illuminates the entire world with its pure teachings.
"Inspired by it, Sikhs globally have done pioneering service in several spheres.
Their courage and kindness are remarkable.
May the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji keep guiding humanity forever," the prime minister tweeted.
Amritsar: Harmandir Sahib illuminated on the occasion of 416th anniversary of the installation of Guru Granth Sahib, in Amritsar, Wednesday, Aug 19, 2020.
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