Happy Guru Nanak Jayanti 2023: Top Wishes, Quotes, Messages And Greetings For Your Loved Ones

Guru Nanak Jayanti 2023: Guru Nanak Dev's teachings became part of Guru Granth Sahib, the holy book of the Sikhs.

Guru Nanak Jayanti 2023: Gurupurab or Guru Nanak Jayanti celebrates the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, the first among ten Sikh gurus and the founder of the Sikh religion. The festival is of great significance to the Sikh community and is one of the most eagerly awaited occasions of the year. It is a gazetted holiday in India and is a day to remember the teachings of the first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak Dev. The festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion, it falls on the moon day in the month of Kartik. This year, it will be observed on November 27. 

The Gurpurab celebrations begin with prabhat pheris. Prabhat pheris, the early morning processions, begin at the gurudwaras and proceed to the localities with devotees singing hymns. It is led by panj pyaras or the five beloved ones. They carry the Sikh flag, known as the Nishan Sahib and the Palki of Guru Granth Sahib. A 48-hour non-stop reading of Guru Granth Sahib, called the Akhand Path, takes place in the gurdwaras before Gurpurab. The three guiding principles of Guru Nanak Dev are: "Naam japana, kirat karna, vand chhakana", which means to repeat God's name, to be ready to engage in the labour of one's hands and to be willing to share with others what one has gathered. 

May the divine teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji guide you towards a life filled with love, peace, and compassion. Happy Gurpurab!