Guru Nanak Jayanti 2024: Know its history
Guru Nanak Jayanti 2024: Every year on the birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism, people celebrate Guru Nanak Jayanti.
In the Sikh community, it is one of the most significant festivals, and it is celebrated annually all around the globe.
The Guru, who was born in 1469 at Rai Bhoi Ki Talwandi, now known as Nanaka Sahib, in Lahore, Pakistan, is revered on this day by Sikhs worldwide.
Devotees will celebrate the 555th anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s birth on this day, which is also known as Guru Purab or Guru Nanak Prakash Utsavv. This is all you need to
Date & Time of Guru Nanak Jayanti in 2024
According to the Hindu lunar calendar, Guru Nanak Jayanti occurs on a full moon day in the month of Kartik, which is often around October or November.
These are the fortunate times for the day, which will be observed on Friday, November 15, 2024, this year.
• Purnima Tithi Commences at 06:19 AM on November 15, 2024
• Purnima Tithi concludes at 02:58 AM on November 16, 2024.
The Background and Importance of Guru Nanak Jayanti in 2024
On April 15, 1469, Guru Nanak Dev Ji was born in Talwandi (now Nankana Sahib, Pakistan) to Mehta Kalu and Mata Tripta.
From a young age, he shown a deep interest in spirituality, but he also often voiced concerns about discrimination, injustice, and unethical rituals and behaviors.
After converting at the age of 30, he started educating people about the fact that humanity is more important than religion and that there is no difference between Muslims, Hindus, and Christians.
The Akhand Path, a 48-hour reading of the Guru Granth Sahib, comes after Prabhat Pheris, early morning processions at Gurudwaras.
The Panj Pyaras leads the day’s Nagarkirtan procession, in which followers recite katha and sing hymns.
On the day of Gurupurab, volunteers at Gurudwaras organize langar, a special communal meal, after devotees chant hymns and read katha.
Some locations also have night prayer sessions, which begin at sunset and continue until late at night.
