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Guru Nanak Jayanti 2024: Date, significance, traditions, why Guru Purab is celebrated, teachings of Guru Nanak

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ET OnlineLast Updated: Nov 14, 2024, 12:44:00 PM IST

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Guru Purab 2024: Guru Nanak Jayanti, the birth anniversary of the first Sikh Guru, will be celebrated on November 15, 2024. The day marks the 555th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Devotees will observe the occasion with prayers and festivities. The celebrations include visiting Gurudwaras, participating in processions, and reciting hymns.

Guru Nanak Dev, a highly regarded and respected figure, is the founder of Sikhism and worshipped as the first of the ten Sikh Gurus.

Guru Nanak Jayanti is a sacred festival celebrated with deep devotion, primarily by the Sikh community. It marks the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism. In 2024, devotees will commemorate Guru Nanak Ji’s birth anniversary on Kartik Purnima, which falls on November 15. On November 15, millions around the world will mark the 555th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism, known for his teachings on unity, compassion, and equality.

Guru Nanak Jayanti: Date and Timings

Guru Nanak Jayanti, also referred to as Guru Purab or Guru Nanak Prakash Utsav, is observed on Kartik Purnima, which falls this year on November 15.

The Purnima Tithi will begin at 6:19 AM on November 15 and conclude at 2:58 AM on November 16, allowing followers to engage in prayers and rituals during this period.

Guru Purab 2024 Significance

The day holds deep religious and spiritual meaning for the Sikh community and others who admire Guru Nanak’s teachings. Celebrations take place across India and globally, in regions with Sikh and Hindu communities, as devotees honor Guru Nanak’s legacy with prayers and gatherings. Though primarily a Sikh observance, many Hindus also respect Guru Nanak’s teachings, as he was a spiritual leader whose messages transcended religious boundaries. He advocated unity, rejecting caste discrimination and promoting the oneness of humanity, which resonates with people beyond any specific faith.

Guru Nanak Dev Ji: Life and Teachings

Guru Nanak Dev Ji was born on April 15, 1469, in Talwandi, now Nankana Sahib in Pakistan. Raised in a Hindu Khatri family by his parents, Mehta Kalu and Mata Tripta, he showed a strong spiritual inclination from an early age. By age 30, Guru Nanak embarked on a spiritual journey, emphasizing that all individuals, irrespective of faith, are equal before God. He taught that humanity should be united, stressing the importance of compassion and truth. His concept of "Ik Onkar" or "One God" became a core tenet of Sikhism, symbolizing universal unity and love.

How Guru Purab is Celebrated

Guru Nanak Jayanti celebrations include various rituals and ceremonies, particularly at Gurdwaras. Followers gather to perform Ardaas, a prayer ritual, and partake in “langar,” a community meal open to all as a symbol of equality. Nagar Kirtans, or processions, are also organized, with devotees carrying the Guru Granth Sahib, the holy scripture, while singing hymns (Gurbani). Akhand Path, a continuous 48-hour reading of the Guru Granth Sahib, is conducted in homes and Gurdwaras, marking the sacredness of the day.

The teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji remind us of the importance of compassion, unity, and spirituality, values that resonate universally.

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