Sri Guru Amardas Ji Jyoti Jyota Samai Tithi

Jyoti Jyota Samai commemorates the physical departure of Guru Amardas Ji in 1574 at Goindval Sahib (now in Punjab, India). He had served as the third Sikh Guru for over twenty years, during which he transformed the Sikh community from a loose spiritual movement into an organised religious body with clear institutions and administrative structures.

Guru Amardas Ji's passing was marked by deep devotion from the Sikh community, which had grown significantly under his leadership. His contributions — the Manji system, the institutionalisation of langar, and over 900 hymns — had created a strong foundation for the continued growth of Sikhism. The light passed to his successor, Guru Ram Das Ji, continuing the unbroken chain of the Guruship.

The day is observed with prayers, kirtan, and readings from the Guru Granth Sahib. Devotees remember Guru Amardas Ji's institutional genius and his commitment to equality and community service. The observance is a celebration of his enduring legacy and the continuation of the divine light through the Guru Granth Sahib.