450th Foundation Day: Shri Amritsar Sahib

How to commemorate & Celebrate? Introspection Perhaps!

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Ram Das, the fourth Sikh Guru, laid the foundation of the town, on land purchased from the village of Tung for 700 rupees, generously funded by donations from the Sikh community.

The area, once a verdant forest dotted with lakes, was transformed into a thriving settlement. Initially known as Guru Da Chakk or Ramdaspur, the city finds mention in the revered Shri Guru Granth Sahib, highlighting its spiritual significance. Guru Ram Das ji's vision for the city was a thriving commercial and Spiritual center where the community could practice and flourish.

Hence it included inviting 52 traders from nearby towns to set up shops, resulting in the establishment of the first 32 shops in what is now famously known as Batisi Hatta. This early settlement laid the foundation for Amritsar's growth into a bustling urban center, with the Guru himself shifting to live among them, fostering a sense of community and encouraging growth. As the city flourished, its reputation as a hub of commerce and spirituality spread, attracting people from far and wide. The seeds of Amritsar's future prosperity were sown in these early days, and its legacy as a city of great historical and cultural significance continues to endure.