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Guru Amar Das Ji Parkash Purab

Guru Amar Das Ji

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Parkash Purab of the third Sikh Guru, Guru Amar Das Ji (1479–1574), who institutionalised the langar tradition (requiring even Emperor Akbar to eat in pangat) and abolished sati and purdah among Sikhs. Born in Basarke Gillan, Amritsar.

Dates 2026–2027

April 30, 2026

Mantra

ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ

Waheguru Waheguru

Waheguru — Wondrous Enlightener

✦ Special Note

Honour his egalitarian legacy by eating in pangat at the Gurdwara langar today.

Foods Allowed

Langar (he made langar mandatory before darshan)Karah PrasadDal and sabziRoti and riceFresh fruits

Foods to Avoid

Meat and fishEggsAlcoholTobacco

Meal Idea

Eat in the langar pangat (sitting in equal rows) — the very tradition Guru Amar Das Ji institutionalised

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