The festival of Guru Nanak Jayanti is celebrated with immense devotion and joy by the Sikh community to commemorate the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism. This year, the 555th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Ji will be celebrated on the full moon date of Kartik month.
Guru Nanak Jayanti 2024: Significance
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Guru Nanak Jayanti 2024: Significance
The Sikh community holds a high religious value for Guru Nanak Jayanti. They commemorate this day with a great deal of enthusiasm and grandeur.This year, people commemorate Guru Nanak Ji’s 555th birthday. He was the founder of Sikhism and the first Guru. Guru Nanak’s Prakash Utsav and Guru Purab are also observed on this day. The day falls on Kartik Purnima, a holiday celebrated with great enthusiasm and joy. On this holy day, devotees offer special prayers to the Guru in order to obtain blessings.
How is Guru Nanak Jayanti celebrated?
All Sikh devotees visit Gurudwaras and offer prayers to Guru Nanak Ji by lighting a diya and lamp on Guru Nanak Jayanti, which is celebrated nationwide with lots of pomp and spectacle. Every Gurudwara arranges Paath and is decked out with flowers and lights. Recite the Guru Granth Sahib’s teachings. On this day, special food is prepared, food stalls are set up, and langar sewa is performed. At their homes, some devotees host Guru Granth Sahib Paath and Nagar Kirtan. In this way, people honor Guru Nanak Jayanti and show him pure devotion.
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