Punjab Govt greets people on Guru Ramdas Sahib's Gurgaddi Diwas
Synopsis
The Chief Minister's Office of Punjab extended official greetings on 24 September 2026 for the Gurgaddi Diwas of Sri Guru Ramdas Sahib Ji, the Fourth Sikh Guru who founded Amritsar in 1574 and whose compositions enrich the Guru Granth Sahib.
Key Takeaways
The Punjab Government issued official greetings for the Gurgaddi Diwas of Sri Guru Ramdas Sahib Ji on 24 September 2026 .
Sri Guru Ramdas Sahib Ji was the Fourth Guru of Sikhism and founded the city of Amritsar in 1574 .
His hymns are included in the Guru Granth Sahib , Sikhism's eternal scripture.
The Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) in Amritsar stands as the enduring legacy of the city he established.
The Bhagwant Mann-led AAP government continues Punjab's long tradition of officially observing major Sikh religious anniversaries.
On the sacred anniversary marking the installation of the Fourth Guru of Sikhism, the Chief Minister's Office of Punjab extended warm greetings to all on the Gurgaddi Diwas of Sri Guru Ramdas Sahib Ji — the revered founder of Sri Amritsar Sahib — on Thursday, 24 September 2026.
The official post from CM Bhagwant Mann's office read: 'The Punjab Government extends warmest greetings to all on the auspicious occasion of the Gurgaddi Diwas of the Fourth Guru, Sri Guru Ramdas Sahib Ji, the founder of the holy city Sri Amritsar Sahib.'
Who was Sri Guru Ramdas Sahib Ji?
Sri Guru Ramdas Sahib Ji, the Fourth Guru of Sikhism, occupies a singular place in the spiritual and geographic identity of Punjab. He founded the city of Amritsar in 1574, establishing the sacred pool around which the Harmandir Sahib — the Golden Temple — would later rise. His compositions form an enduring part of the Guru Granth Sahib, Sikhism's eternal scripture. Gurgaddi Diwas commemorates the day he ascended to the Guruship, a moment his followers mark with prayer, community service, and devotion across Punjab and the global Sikh diaspora.Amritsar's living legacy
The city Guru Ramdas founded is today one of the holiest sites in the Sikh world and a major cultural anchor of the Punjab state identity. Sri Amritsar Sahib draws millions of pilgrims annually to the Golden Temple complex, making the Guru's founding act an event with living, daily consequence — not merely a historical footnote. Official recognition of Gurgaddi Diwas by Punjab's government underlines the inseparable bond between the state's administrative and spiritual inheritance.Punjab's tradition of official observance
Punjab governments have long formally acknowledged major Sikh anniversaries — Gurgaddi Diwas, Gurpurabs, and other commemorations — as part of the state's public calendar. The Bhagwant Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party government, in office since March 2022, has continued this tradition, regularly issuing greetings on occasions central to the Sikh faith. These observances carry no direct policy announcement but signal the government's ongoing alignment with the cultural and religious sensibilities of Punjab's majority community. For millions of Sikh devotees in Punjab and around the world, this is a day to remember a Guru whose city still lights up the night in gold.Point of View
These greetings also serve a quiet political function: demonstrating continuity with the state's spiritual calendar at a time when AAP seeks to consolidate its position in a state where Sikh sentiment carries significant electoral weight. No policy action accompanies the message, but the symbolism of official recognition — particularly for a Guru whose founding act literally created Amritsar — is never incidental in Punjab politics.
NationPress
24 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gurgaddi Diwas of Sri Guru Ramdas Sahib Ji?
Gurgaddi Diwas commemorates the day Sri Guru Ramdas Sahib Ji ascended to the Guruship as the Fourth Guru of Sikhism. It is observed by Sikhs through prayer, kirtan, and community service.
Who was Sri Guru Ramdas Sahib Ji?
Sri Guru Ramdas Sahib Ji was the Fourth Guru of Sikhism, who founded the holy city of Amritsar in 1574 and composed hymns that are part of the Guru Granth Sahib.
Why is Amritsar associated with Guru Ramdas?
Guru Ramdas founded Amritsar in 1574, establishing the sacred pool around which the Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) was later built, making him the city's founding figure.
How does the Punjab government observe Sikh religious anniversaries?
The Punjab government routinely issues formal greetings and observes Sikh Gurpurabs and Gurgaddi Diwas occasions as part of the state's official public calendar, reflecting Punjab's cultural and religious identity.
Who is the Chief Minister of Punjab in 2026?
Bhagwant Mann of the Aam Aadmi Party has been the Chief Minister of Punjab since March 2022 and continues to head the state government in 2026.
