Amritsar, Oct 11 (ANI): Devout Sikhs hailed the birth
anniversary of fourth Sikh Guru, named Guru Ramdas across
India on Wednesday. They chanted hymns in his praise while
the illuminated Harmandir Sahib better known as Golden
Temple at Amritsar in northern state of Punjab presented a
grand spectacle. Hundreds gathered at this prominent Sikh
temple to offer prayers on this auspicious day. Guru Ramdas
is the fourth spiritual leaders of the Sikhs and he is
believed to be the founder of the city of Amritsar. The
Sikh religion originated with Guru Nanak (1469-1539 AD) who
was succeeded by nine other prophets, Guru Gobind Singh
(1666-1708 AD) being the last. Followers of Sikhism are
identified by five visible symbols namely Cachucha
(underwear), Kasha (uncut hair), Kanga (comb), Kara (iron
bangles) and Kiran (dagger). Most Sikh men sport a beard
and wrap their uncut hair in turban. Most take the surname
'Singh', which means lion, after their Guru exhorted them
to shed fear and defend their honour.
