Amritsar, January 1: Amritsar witnessed an extraordinary spectacle at the dawn of the new year as a multitude of devotees defied the biting cold to gather at Sri Harmandir Sahib, popularly known as the Golden Temple. Undeterred by bone-chilling temperatures and dense fog, devotees flocked to gurdwara sahib, commencing their visits from the stroke of midnight.
The enthusiasm among the devotees was palpable as they immersed themselves in the sacred sarovar of Sri Harmandir Sahib, enduring extensive queues from the early hours of 4 am to 7 am.
New Year holds immense significance for the devotees, who considered it an auspicious moment for the darshan. This spiritual sentiment drew a diverse array of prominent figures from political, religious, and social spheres. Notable leaders, including Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Sukhbir Singh Badal, Bikram Singh Majithia and Lok Sabha member Gurjeet Singh Aujla, among others, paid obesiance at Sri Harmandir Sahib to seek blessings for the year 2024.
The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee has orchestrated meticulous arrangements to cater to the devotees’ needs, ensuring provisions for accommodation, langar (community kitchen), medical assistance, and organised parking facilities.
Additionally, the Amritsar police, cognizant of the massive influx of devotees, implemented robust security measures to ensure a safe and secure environment for all.
Despite the harsh weather conditions and the challenges posed by the conditions, the overwhelming zeal and devotion exhibited by the devotees stood as a testament to their unwavering faith and reverence for the sacred occasion, making the dawn of the new year at Sri Harmandir Sahib a truly memorable and spiritually enriching experience.
