Express News Service
HYDERABAD: The Sikh community of the twin cities on Sunday celebrated the 473rd birth anniversary of the fourth Sikh Guru, Guru Ramdasji, who built the famous Harimandir Sahibji, popularly known as Golden Temple, at Amritsar.
The festival was marked with fervour and devotion. Prayers to Guru Granth Sahibji and recitation of Gurubani Keertans were followed by a colourful holy procession.
The main celebration was organised under the aegis of the Prabhandak Committee, Gurudwara Sahib, Ramdas Nagar,Rehmathnagar where Sikh devotees took part in ‘Vishaal Deewan’ (mass congregation) held near the Gurudwara Sahib premises.
Gurubani Keertans were recited by renowned Ragi Jathas specially invited from various parts of the country. Later, Guru-ka-Langar was served to the devotees.
In the evening, Nagar Keertan was taken out from Gurudwara Sahib Rehmathnagar to Gurudwara Sahib Ameerpet.
Guru Granth Sahebji was carried on a decorated vehicle along with ‘Nishaan Saheban’. Shabad Keertans were rendered by the Keerathani Jathas and Sikh youths displayed ‘‘Gatka’ skills.
