Grand celebrations in Golden Temple for birth anniversary of Guru Arjan Dev

ANI April 21, 2025 250 views

The Golden Temple glowed with fireworks as thousands celebrated Guru Arjan Dev's birth anniversary. Devotees gathered for prayers, holy baths, and the Shobha Yatra procession. Guru Arjan Dev's legacy includes constructing the Golden Temple and compiling Sikhism's holy scripture. The event highlighted Sikh values of humility, equality, and devotion.

"My mind has got a lot of peace after paying obeisance at Sachkhand Sri Darbar Sahib" – Sukhmandeep Singh
Amritsar, April 21: Fireworks adorned the sky around the Golden Temple in Amritsar, marking the birth anniversary of Sikhism's fifth guru, Guru Arjan Dev.

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Fireworks lit up Amritsar skyline during Guru Arjan Dev's birth anniversary

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Devotees took holy dips and listened to Gurbani Kirtan

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Guru Arjan Dev built Harmandir Sahib and compiled Adi Granth

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Golden Temple symbolizes Sikh humility with four entrances

Visuals from Amritsar showed the area's skyline adorned with bright lights, with the Golden Temple glowing and fireworks surrounding it on Sunday night.

On April 20, devotees flocked to the Golden Temple for the Sikh guru's Gurupurab celebrations. During the Shobha yatra of Sachkhand Shri Darbar Sahib, the deepmala decoration was done by the sangat.

Devotees from far and wide reached the temple since the morning on Sunday to pay obeisance to Darbar Sahib, take a holy bath in the lakh and listen to Gurbani Kirtan.

One of the devotees, Sukhmandeep Singh, told ANI about the beautiful fireworks and how he got a peace of mind after prayer.

"Today they have come to pay obeisance at Sachkhand Sri Darbar Sahib, and today is also Guruparv of Sri Guru Arjun Dev. We also saw a beautiful fireworks display at the Golden Temple. My mind has got a lot of peace after paying obeisance at Sachkhand Sri Darbar Sahib. We should follow the path shown by Guru Sahib," the devotee said after the prayers.

Guru Arjan Dev is one of the ten Sikh Gurus in the religion. Other nine are Guru Nanak, Guru Angad, Guru Amar Das, Guru Ram Das, Guru Har Gobind, Guru Har Rai, Guru Har Krishan, Guru Tegh Bahadur, and Guru Gobind Singh.

The foundation stone for Sikhism, based upon equality and "seva" was laid down by Guru Nanak but later solidified by his three successors. To put it on a firm foundation, Guru Arjan set out to build Harminder Sahib (Golden Temple) in the exact location where his father had built the clay tank of "Amrit" and also established the town Amritsar around it, according to Khalsa vox.

The temple was built at the lowest level feasible in remembrance of Guru Arjan's advice to his disciples that humility was the highest virtue. The Harminder Sahib has entrances on all four corners of the temple.

The Golden Temple's completion and the creation of the "Adi Granth" are two of Guru Arjan's most significant contributions to the spiritual and material components of Sikhism, according to Khalsa Vox.

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Preet K.
Waheguru! The fireworks at Darbar Sahib were absolutely breathtaking last night. Felt so blessed to be there with my family. The entire atmosphere was filled with divine energy 🙏
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Rahul S.
While the celebrations are beautiful, I hope the organizers considered the environmental impact of fireworks. Maybe next year they could explore laser shows or other eco-friendly alternatives?
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Jasleen B.
The pictures don't do justice to how magical it was in person! The reflection of fireworks on the sarovar was heavenly. Already planning next year's trip with more family members!
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Harpreet M.
Guru Arjan Dev ji's teachings about humility and service are more relevant today than ever. Beautiful to see so many people coming together to celebrate his legacy ❤️
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Amandeep S.
Couldn't make it this year but watching the livestream was almost as good! The kirtan was so soothing. Next year for sure!
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Kiran P.
The langar served during Gurpurab is always extra special. Thousands served with love and devotion - truly embodies Guru ji's teachings of equality and service.

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