New Delhi: Guru Nanak Jayanti is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism, and is one of the major festivals of the Sikh community. This time Guru Nanak Jayanti is being celebrated on November 15, which falls on Kartik Purnima. This holy festival is also known as Guru Parv and Prakash Parv and this year the 555th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji will be celebrated.

was born in Talwandi

Guru Nanak Dev Ji was born on 15 April 1469 in Talwandi, which is currently located in Pakistan. His father's name was Mehta Kalu and his mother's name was Tripta Devi. In his childhood, he had mastered languages ​​like Persian, Arabic, and Sanskrit. During his life, Guru Nanak Dev gave the message of unity in society, devotion to God, truth, and service. At the same time, he believed that God is one and he is equally present in every creature. He opposed religious ostentation in society and showed the path of truth and honesty. He died on 22 September 1539 in Kartarpur.

Organizing a continuous reading

On the day of Guru Nanak Jayanti, people of the Sikh community visit the Gurudwaras and remember the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. On this day, Prabhat Pheri is taken out, in which the devotees sing kirtan chanting the name of Wahe Guru with drums and cymbals. Akhand Paath is organized in the Gurudwaras, in which Guru Granth Sahib is recited. Apart from this, langar is also organized for all the devotees.

God is one

It is said in the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji that God is one and is present everywhere. According to him, one should always devote oneself to the devotion of God and earn a living through honesty and hard work. Along with this, helping others, staying away from greed, and looking at everyone with an equal perspective were his main messages. The teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji give the message of mutual love, equality, and harmony in the society, which are especially remembered at this festival. In this way, Guru Nanak Jayanti is not only a religious festival for the Sikh community, but also a day of inspiration to remember his ideals and follow the path shown by him.