Guru Nanak Jayanti
Also known as: Gurpurab, Prakash Parv
Dates follow the Indian calendar (IST). If you’re outside India, your local temple may observe a day earlier or later for tithi-based festivals.
Guru Nanak Jayanti celebrates the birth of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, who taught that there is one God and all people are equal. Devotees join early-morning processions, sing hymns from the Guru Granth Sahib, and share food with everyone at the langar.
For your location
Timing Advisory
This festival follows sunrise timings. Local observance may differ by region and timezone. Please check with your local temple or trusted Panchang for exact muhurat.
📋 How to Observe
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Visit a gurudwara and listen to the kirtan
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Share in or help serve the langar meal
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Reflect on Nanak's message: one light in all beings
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Do seva — selfless service — for someone today
🕉️ Sacred Mantras
ੴ ਸਤਿ ਨਾਮੁ
Meaning: There is one God, whose name is Truth
Pandit ji's Message
Dear devotee, Guru Nanak Jayanti is a time for spiritual reflection and community celebration. Whether you're observing traditional rituals or adapting them to your modern life, remember that the sincerity of your devotion matters more than elaborate ceremonies. May this festival bring divine blessings to you and your family.
🙏 - Pandit Bala Krishan
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