Guru Nanak Jayanti 2023: History and all you need to know
Guru Nanak Dev Jayanti 2023: Wishes, messages, quotes for Prakash Utsav The Sikh’s first guru went to pilgrimage places not just in India but also to several parts of Asia. Guru Nanak Dev had been devoted to the Divine since his boyhood. He spent his entire life promoting equality and tolerance.
His teachings spread the message of selfless service to the humanity. The primary verses of the Guru Granth Sahib dwell on the fact that the creator of the universe is one. On the day of Guru Nanak Jayanti, followers of the Sikh religion observe the Akhand Path by reciting the Sikh holy text, the Guru Granth Sahib.
Two days before the festival, Prabhat Pheris (early morning processions) are organised with devotees singing hymns and travel to the localities. Stock Market Holiday: NSE, BSE to remain closed today for trading due to Guru Nanak Jayanti A day before Guru Nanak Dev’s birth date, devotees also perform Nagar kirtan. The Panj Pyare, or five men carrying the Sikh triangle flag, Nishan Sahib, lead the parade.
On the day of Gurpurab, prayers are performed in Gurdwaras throughout the day. The many components of the festival continue until late at night, when devotees indulge in the langar. The langar food is considered auspicious, and the traditional prasad served on auspicious occasions is kada prasad.
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