Covid norms forgotten as hundreds take part in nagar kirtan in Amritsar to mark 416th Parkash Purb of Guru Granth SahibchandigarhUpdated: Aug 19, 2020 13:47 ISTAmritsar: Despite Covid-19 restrictions, hundreds of devotees took part in the nagar kirtan (religious procession) to mark the 416th Parkash Purab of Guru Granth Sahib in Amritsar on Wednesday. The hour-long procession started from Gurdwara Sri Ramsar Sahib and culminated at Golden Temple. Golden Temple head granthi Giani Jagtar Singh initiated the procession after ardas (offering prayers) at Gurdwara Sri Ramsar Sahib. HOLIDAY IN AMRITSARThe district administration declared a holiday in Amritsar on Wednesday on the occasion of the Parkash Purb. ( Sameer Sehgal/HT )RESPLENDENT GLORYOn the occasion, the holiest shrine of the Sikhs, Harmandar Sahib, was decorated with 30 tonnes of flowers.

Source: Hindustan Times August 19, 2020 06:52 UTC