Guru Nanak Jayanti marks the birth anniversary of, the first guru of Sikhism, Shri Guru Nanak Dev. Also, know as Gurupurab, this is one of the most important festivals of Sikh community. This year Guru Purab/ Guru Nanak Jayanti will be celebrated on November 23, 2018.
Guru Nanak Jayanti, also known as ‘Guru Nanak’s Prakash Utsav’ and ‘Guru Nanak Gurpurab’, marks the significance of the birth of the first Sikh Guru – Guru Nanak. This day (celebrated like a festival) falls in the month of Kartik (November) according to the Hindu calendar.
Sikhs across the world celebrate birthdays of all of their ten gurus as Gurpurab. Guru Nanak Jayanti marks the birth anniversary of Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji. He was the first Sikh Guru who laid the foundation of Sikhism. He was born in 1469 in Talwandi, a village near Lahore. He travelled extensively to spread the message of peace and love. According to Hindu Lunar Calendar, Guru Nanak Jayanti falls on the Purnima (full moon night) of Kartik month. This year, it will be celebrated on November 23.
The celebration of the festival begins two days prior to the Guru Purab. Devotees across the world read the holy book, Guru Granth Sahib, in the Gurudwaras which is called Akhand Path. A day before the festival, Sikhs hold processions at several places with a palanquin of the Granth and the flag.
On the celebration day, people visit Gurudwaras to offer prayers. Devotees read 'paath' from Guru Granth Sahib at about 4 AM at Amrit Vela and organise many other events. Dressed in traditional attires, people pray with pure hearts.
Young devotees perform Gathka, a traditional martial art form. Golden temple in Amritsar is decorated with lights and flowers. Volunteers organise Langar, a community kitchen hallmark of Sikh faith at Gurudwaras.
The day is celebrated to remember the holy Guru. Devotees tell people to follow Guru Nanak’s teachings. The celebrations end with singing Gurbani at about 2 am.
Guru Dev’s teachings are registered in the holy texts of the Guru Granth Sahib in the form of 974 hymns. He married at the age of 19 and had two son
Here are some messages, wishes and greetings for your loved ones:
1. May Guru Nanak Dev Ji inspire you to achieve all your goals.
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Happy Guru Nanak Jayanti!
2. Jyo kar suraj nikleya, Tare chupe haner ploa. Miti dhund jag chanan hoa, Kaal taarn guru nanak aiya
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Gurpurab dee lakh-lakh vadaiyan!
3. God is one, but he has innumerable forms. He is the creator of all and he himself takes the human form.
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Happy Guru Nanak Jayanti!
4. Happy Gurpurab to all the Sikhs and to everyone who is a well-wisher. Let us all celebrate Guru Nanak Jayanti together.
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Happy Guru Nanak Jayanti.
5. May happiness and blessings surround you as we join together to remember the beloved Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji and the beginnings o
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Happy Gurpurab!
