Guru Nanak Dev Birth Anniversary 2022

Guru Nanak Sahib's birthday comes on Kartik Puranmashi, the full moon day of the month Kartik, which falls in November in the western calendar.

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The celebration of Guru Nanak Dev Ji's birth anniversary is known by many names, including Gurupurab, Guru Nanak Jayanti, and Prakash Utsav.

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On April 15, 1469, Guru Nanak was born in Rai-Bhoi-di Talwandi, now known as Nanakana Sahib, in the Pakistani district of Shekhupura.

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Every Gurdwara holds a ceremony in memory of the first Guru to ask for his blessing, including the Prabhat Pheris, 48-hour Akhand Path, and Kirtans.

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Guru Nanak is revered as the spiritual guru who established Sikhism in the 15th century. The Guru Granth Sahib was written by him.

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Guru Nanak Dev was a firm believer in the power of prayer to link a person to God. He did not support customs that required sacrifices.

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