Guru Nanak Jayanti 2024: Gurupurab, also known as Guru Nanak Jayanti, celebrates the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, the first of the ten Sikh Gurus and the founder of Sikhism. This festival holds deep significance for the Sikh community and is one of the most eagerly anticipated events of the year. It is a gazetted holiday in India and serves as a day to honour the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev. Celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm, it falls on the full moon day of Kartik month, which this year will be observed on November 15.
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Gurupurab celebrations commence with prabhat pheris- early morning processions that start at gurdwaras and continue through local neighbourhoods, where devotees sing hymns. These processions are led by panj pyaras, or the “five beloved ones,” who carry the Sikh flag, known as the Nishan Sahib, along with the Palki of Guru Granth Sahib. A 48-hour uninterrupted reading of the Guru Granth Sahib called the Akhand Path, is conducted in gurdwaras leading up to Gurpurab. Guru Nanak Dev’s three guiding principles- Naam Japana, Kirat Karna, and Vand Chhakna- encourage devotees to remember God’s name, work honestly, and share with others.
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