Celebrate Guru Nanak Jayanti – A Festival of Unity, Service & Enlightenment
Every year, millions of people across India and the world observe Guru Nanak Jayanti , also known as Gurpurab or Prakash Utsav , to commemorate the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji – the founder of the Sikh faith. In today’s post, we’ll explore deeper meaning, date, celebrations, and how you can embrace the spirit of this festival. When is Guru Nanak Jayanti? (Date & Time) The festival falls on Kartik Purnima (the full moon day in the lunar month of Kartik), which usually comes in October or November. For example, in 2025 the date is Wednesday, November 5 – marking the 556th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Why is Guru Nanak Jayanti Important? Spiritual significance Guru Nanak Dev Ji taught that there is one God , and every human being is equal irrespective of religion, caste or gender. His message of “ Ik Onkar ” (there is only one God) underpins the Sikh scripture and tradition. Social relevance Equality: He challeng...