PICS: Amritsar’s Golden Temple Celebration On Birth Anniversary Of Fourth Sikh Guru Ramdas

Ram Das became the Guru of Sikhism in 1574 and served as the Sikh leader until his death in 1581. / AFP Image

The celebrations happened at the Golden Temple, also known as Sri Harmandir Sahib also known as Darbar Sahib. / AFP Image

It is said that an official Spokesperson of Punjab government said that all offices of the state government, boards, corporations and educational institutions in Amritsar district would remain closed. / AFP Image

Punjab government has declared a local holiday in Amritsar district on October. / AFP Image

Ramdas was born in Lahore in 1574 and he is the Chauthi Patshahi, or the fourth Guru, as well as the Guru who established the city of Amritsar. / AFP Image

His birth name was Jetha, he was orphaned at age 7, and thereafter grew up with his maternal grandmother in a village. / AFP Image

NEW DELHI: Celebrations happened at the Golden Temple on birth anniversary of fourth Sikh Guru Ramdas. / AFP Image