Golden Temple hosts Parkash Purb on 27 October 2026
Published on 10/21/2026 at 11:52 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSProgramme and setting
- SGPC schedules Guru Ram Das Parkash Purb at the Golden Temple on 27 October 2026.
- A Nagar Kirtan leaves Sri Akal Takht Sahib on 26 October 2026 before the main observance.
- Guru Arjan Dev continued construction of the temple and pool in 1588.
The Golden Temple (Sri Harmandir Sahib) in Amritsar will host Guru Ram Das Parkash Purb on 27 October 2026, a religious celebration organised by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee. The programme links the shrine with the city founded by Guru Ram Das, the fourth Sikh Guru.
Guru Ram Das Parkash Purb brings a programme to Amritsar
The Parkash Purb will be observed at the Golden Temple on 27 October, according to The Tribune report on the programme. The SGPC and Amritsar district administration have reviewed sanitation, traffic management and civic facilities around the complex for the celebrations.
The official SGPC programme for 27 October lists a Nagar Kirtan for 26 October. It starts at Sri Akal Takht Sahib and passes through historic gates of the walled city before returning to the Akal Takht.
On 27 October, the programme includes an illuminated display at the Golden Temple and Sri Akal Takht Sahib from 8.30am to noon. The schedule also lists all-day religious proceedings, evening illumination and fireworks after the Rehras prayer.
How the celebration connects with the Golden Temple
Guru Ram Das founded the settlement that became Amritsar, while Guru Arjan Dev continued construction of the temple and its pool in 1588. The October celebration therefore concerns both the founder remembered in the festival and the shrine at the centre of Sikh worship.
The complex is built around the Amrit Sarovar, the sacred pool surrounding the central worship hall. The Akal Takht, a prominent Sikh seat of authority, stands within the wider complex, while a museum, clock tower and community kitchen are also part of the site.
The national tourism board describes the upper floors as having been covered with 750 kilograms of gold during the rule of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. It also identifies the Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport and Amritsar Central Railway Station as the city’s main air and rail reference points.
Religious observance shapes access around the shrine
The event programme and the city arrangements give visitors a practical distinction between the two days. The Nagar Kirtan on 26 October uses historic city gates and returns to Sri Akal Takht Sahib, while the main religious programme on 27 October centres on the Golden Temple complex.
Traffic regulation and civic facilities are being discussed because the celebrations are expected to draw a large gathering. The scheduled illumination and fireworks are part of the religious programme, but the SGPC document instructs visitors not to set off fireworks in the parikrama around the shrine.
Visiting Golden Temple: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- Guru Ram Das Parkash Purb takes place at the Golden Temple in Amritsar on 27 October 2026; the Nagar Kirtan is scheduled for 26 October.
- The programme includes an illuminated display from 8.30am to noon on 27 October, with evening illumination and fireworks listed after the Rehras prayer.
- The shrine stands in Amritsar around the Amrit Sarovar; the national tourism board lists Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport and Amritsar Central Railway Station as transport references.
- Visitors enter a working gurdwara and should cover the head, remove shoes and follow instructions around worshippers, the pool and the marble parikrama.
- Entry requirements depend on your nationality; UK travellers can check the FCDO travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice, Irish travellers the Department of Foreign Affairs at ireland.ie.
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Frequently asked questions about Golden Temple
When does Guru Ram Das Parkash Purb take place at Golden Temple?
It takes place on 27 October 2026 at the Golden Temple in Amritsar. A Nagar Kirtan is scheduled for 26 October.
What is Guru Ram Das Parkash Purb?
It is the religious celebration of Guru Ram Das, the fourth Sikh Guru and founder of Amritsar. The 2026 programme includes religious proceedings, an illuminated display and evening events.
Where is Golden Temple and how do you get there?
The shrine is in Amritsar, India, around the Amrit Sarovar. The national tourism board lists Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport and Amritsar Central Railway Station as transport references.
