Guru Harkrishan Sahib Ji's Gurpurab, known as Parkash Purab, celebrates the birth of the eighth Sikh Guru, who was born in 1656 in Kiratpur and became Guru at the tender age of five . According to the Nanakshahi calendar, the occasion is observed on August 7, 2026 (23 Sawan) . The day is marked with Akhand Paths, kirtans, and langar at gurdwaras, especially at the Harmandir Sahib, while devotees reflect on the remarkable legacy of the "Bal Guru" — his profound wisdom, compassion, and his famous blessing of the city of Delhi during a deadly epidemic, which continues to inspire Sikhs to serve humanity selflessly .