Guru Nanak Jayanti 2024: Date To Significance All You Need To Know About Guru Purab

Komal Das Nov 15, 2024

Gurpurab, also known as Guru Nanak Prakash Utsav or Guru Nanak Jayanti, celebrates the birth of Guru Nanak, the first Sikh guru

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It will be celebrated as the 555th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji

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It is one of the most significant days in Sikhism, not only commemorating the life and teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji but also promoting the values of unity, equality, and selfless service

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From date to history here's all you need to know about this day:

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Guru Nanak Jayanti 2024 date and timings This year, the auspicious festival will be celebrated by Sikhs around the world with utmost love and reverence on Friday, November 15

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According to Drik Panchang, the timings for performing the rituals of Guru Nanak Jayanti is Purnima Tithi begins - 06:19 AM on November 15 Purnima Tithi ends - 02:58 AM on November 16

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Guru Nanak Dev Ji was born on April 15, 1469, in the village of Talwandi, which is now known as Nankana Sahib in Pakistan

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At the age of 30, Guru Nanak experienced a spiritual awakening that led him to spread a powerful message: "There is no Hindu, no Muslim, no Christian—humanity is one"

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Guru Nanak Jayanti is a significant religious and spiritual occasion. The day commemorates his birth anniversary, with devotees offering prayers in deep devotion and faith

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Celebrated with great enthusiasm across India and in countries with Hindu and Sikh communities, this day holds deep meaning for many

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Devotees participate in nagar kirtan processions, engage in the continuous reading of the Guru Granth Sahib through the akhand path, and take part in kirtan and katha sessions

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The Langar Seva, a community kitchen, serves free meals to promote equality. Gurbani recitation, prayers, and ardas are offered to express gratitude and seek well-being

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