Guru Nanak Jayanti or Gurpurab is celebrated across the globe by the followers of Sikhism to mark the birth anniversary of the first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak Dev. It is one of the holiest festivals for the Sikh community which falls every year on the full moon day of Kartik month, as per the Hindu calendar. This year, Gurpurab will be celebrated on Monday, November 30.
Around 551 years ago, the first Sikh guru was born on this day in a village named Rai Bhoi di Talwandi, which is at present located near Lahore, Pakistan popularly known as Nankana Sahib. Guru Nanak Dev was a preacher of peace and harmony and his teachings are preserved in the holy texts, known as Guru Granth Sahib.
Due to the growing number of COVID cases this year, the festival will be celebrated with the utmost simplicity to reduce the risk of infection. Shri Saran Singh, President Kesariya Hindu Vahini, ANI wishes islanders to be inspired by the greatness of Guru Nanak Ji, who spread the message of peace and harmony! God is one, but he has countless forms. He is the creator of the universe. This Gurpurab, may all islanders wishes and dreams come true.
Waheguru Ji ka khalsa, Waheguru ji ki fateh.
Saran Singh
President, Kesariya Hindu Vahin
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
