CM Bhagwant Mann Greets Sikhs on Guru Ram Das Gurgaddi Divas
Synopsis
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann marked Guru Ram Das Ji's Gurgaddi Divas on September 24, 2026, with warm Punjabi greetings to Sikh congregations globally, invoking the Fourth Guru's blessings and charhdi kala for Punjab.
Key Takeaways
CM Bhagwant Mann posted Gurgaddi Divas greetings on September 24, 2026 for Guru Ram Das Ji , the Fourth Sikh Guru.
Guru Ram Das Ji held the Gurgaddi from 1574 to 1581 and founded the holy city of Amritsar .
His hymns are enshrined in the Guru Granth Sahib , the eternal scripture of the Sikh faith.
The message addressed both domestic and overseas Sikh congregations, reflecting the global reach of Punjabi diaspora communities.
CM Mann prayed for Punjab's charhdi kala — the Sikh ideal of perpetual optimism and spiritual resilience.
On the auspicious occasion of Guru Ram Das Ji's Gurgaddi Divas, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday, September 24, 2026, extended heartfelt greetings to Sikh congregations across India and the world, invoking the Fourth Guru's blessings for Punjab's eternal charhdi kala (ever-rising spirit).
Posting in Punjabi on X, CM Mann wrote: 'Chauthe Patshah Dhann-Dhann Sri Guru Ram Das Ji de pawan Gurgaddi Divas mauke desh-videsh 'ch vasdiyan samuh sangtan nu lakh-lakh vadhaian' — offering 'a hundred thousand congratulations to all congregations residing in India and abroad on the sacred Gurgaddi Divas of the revered Fourth Master, Blessed Guru Ram Das Ji.' He further prayed that Guru Sahib place his merciful hand upon all and bless Punjab with charhdi kala always.
Who Was Guru Ram Das Ji — and Why This Day Matters
Guru Ram Das Ji, the Fourth Sikh Guru, held the Gurgaddi — the sacred seat of spiritual authority — from 1574 to 1581. His tenure left an enduring mark on Sikh history: he founded the holy city of Amritsar, today the spiritual capital of the Sikh faith and home to the Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple). His compositions, woven into the Guru Granth Sahib, continue to be recited by millions of devotees worldwide. Gurgaddi Divas commemorates the day he ascended to that sacred seat, and it is observed with prayers, kirtan, and community gatherings across Punjab and in Sikh diaspora centres from Canada to the United Kingdom.
Punjab's Leaders and the Sikh Religious Calendar
For Punjab's political leaders, marking dates on the Sikh religious calendar is a long-standing tradition of cultural engagement — one that carries weight both at home and among the substantial Punjabi diaspora estimated in the tens of millions globally. CM Mann's message, addressed explicitly to congregations 'in India and abroad,' signals that outreach beyond state borders. The prayer for Punjab's charhdi kala — a phrase rooted in Sikh philosophy connoting resilience, optimism, and perpetual forward movement — adds a distinctly spiritual register to what is also a political moment.
Point of View
Whose cultural ties remain a soft-power bridge for the state. Invoking 'charhdi kala' for Punjab embeds a governance aspiration inside a religious greeting, a deft framing that AAP has used to link spiritual optimism with its development narrative. For a government still building its identity in a state with deep religious sensibilities, consistent presence on the Sikh calendar is foundational political capital.
NationPress
24 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Guru Ram Das Ji's Gurgaddi Divas?
Gurgaddi Divas marks the anniversary of Guru Ram Das Ji ascending to the sacred seat of Sikh spiritual authority. It is observed with prayers, kirtan, and community gatherings by Sikhs worldwide.
Who was Guru Ram Das Ji?
Guru Ram Das Ji was the Fourth Sikh Guru, who held the Gurgaddi from 1574 to 1581. He founded the city of Amritsar and composed hymns included in the Guru Granth Sahib.
What did CM Bhagwant Mann say on Gurgaddi Divas 2026?
CM Bhagwant Mann extended greetings in Punjabi to all Sikh congregations in India and abroad, and prayed that Guru Sahib bless everyone and grant Punjab eternal charhdi kala.
What does 'charhdi kala' mean in Sikhism?
'Charhdi kala' is a Sikh concept meaning an ever-rising, positive, and resilient spirit — a state of perpetual optimism and spiritual strength central to Sikh philosophy.
Why did Bhagwant Mann address overseas Sikhs in his message?
Punjab has a large global diaspora, particularly in Canada, the UK, and the US. Political leaders in Punjab routinely address domestic and international congregations on religious occasions as part of ongoing cultural engagement.
