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Golden Temple Celebration: These Pics From The 411th Installation Day Of The Guru Granth Sahib Are Simply Breathtaking

These Golden Temple Celebration Pictures Are Simply Breathtaking
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Indian Sikh devotees watch a fireworks display at the illuminated Sikh shrine Golden Temple in Amritsar on September 14, 2015. The event took place for the 411th anniversary of the installation of the Guru Granth Sahib, the holy book of the Sikh religion. AFP PHOTO/ NARINDER NANU (Photo credit should read NARINDER NANU/AFP/Getty Images)
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Indian Sikh devotees watch a fireworks display at the illuminated Sikh shrine Golden Temple in Amritsar on September 14, 2015. The event took place for the 411th anniversary of the installation of the Guru Granth Sahib, the holy book of the Sikh religion. AFP PHOTO/ NARINDER NANU (Photo credit should read NARINDER NANU/AFP/Getty Images)

The celebration of 411th anniversary of the installation of Sri Guru Granth Sahib, the holy scripture of the Sikh community, at the Golden Temple, Amritsar, was truly a sight to behold. Attended by thousands of devotees on Monday, the celebration was marked by beautiful decorations, lights, processions and other religious activities. The Sikh martial arts were also on display.

The procession was led by the Panj Pyaras, or the five beloved ones. The Guru Granth Sahib was carried in a flower-bedecked golden palanquin. People from far-flung places participated in the procession.

Here are a few breathtaking pictures from the celebration:

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