Guru Nanak Jayanti 2022: Know all about the founder of Sikhism; history, significance, celebrations, wishes | Guru Nanak Gurpurab

Guru Nanak Jayanti 2022, Sikhism Founder, Guru Nanak Gurpurab: The holy festival of Guru Nanak Jayanti, commonly referred to as Gurpurab, commemorates the birth of Guru Nanak Dev, the first guru of Sikhism. It will be celebrated as Guru Nanak Dev Ji's 553rd birthday. 

Every year, the auspicious occasion is marked on the full moon day of the Kartik month, also known as Kartik Purnima.

History

Guru Nanak Dev was a man of peace who spent his entire life promoting equality and tolerance. He was born in 1469 in the village of Rai Bhoi di Talwandi, now called Nankana Sahib, near Lahore -- now in Pakistan.

Numerous hymns written by Guru Nanak were compiled by Guru Arjan into the Adi Granth. He travelled around India, visiting holy places.

The primary verses of the Guru Granth Sahib focus on the idea that there is only one creator of the universe. He also promotes altruistic service to humanity in his verses.
 

Celebration

Around the world, devotees pray on this day, especially at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, which enthusiastically celebrates Gurpurab. During the procession, the revered Guru Grant Sahib is carried in a palanquin while devotees chant hymns in unison and play traditional instruments.

Moreover, Gurdwaras recite verses from the Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikhs' sacred text, nonstop for 48 hours starting with the "Akhand Path" chant. The opening line of the revered Sri Guru Granth Sahib, which incorporates the composition and bani of all ten Sikh Gurus, is claimed to be the first word in Sikhism and is titled "Ik Onkar."

Following the festivities of Guru Nanak Jayanti, volunteers host langars at Gurudwaras. Many individuals participate in sewa and serve food to visitors.
 

Wishes and greetings

May the holiness and wisdom of Guru Nanak Ji illuminate your heart and mind. Happy Gurpurab!

May Guruji bless us in both delight and suffering. Wishing you a Happy Gurpurab because prayers are never in vain!

May Guru Nanak Dev Ji grant all of your wishes and bestow upon you his blessings forever!

Waheguru Ji ka khalsa, Waheguru ji ki fateh. Happy Guru Nanak Jayanti!