Guru Nanak Jayanti 2025 Date: We are just a day away from celebrating the holy festival of Guru Nanak Jayanti. This festival is celebrated all over the world by the Sikh and Hindu communities. On this day, we commemorate the birth anniversary of the first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak Ji. This year, devotees will be observing Guru Nanak Dev Ji's 556th birthday. Also known as Gurpurab or Prakash Parv, is one of the most sacred festivals in Sikhism. Let’s dive in to find out the Guru Nanak Jayanti 2025 date, significance and rituals you should perform on this holy day here!
This year, devotees all around the world will be celebrating the holy festival of Guru Nanak Jayanti on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. Devotees are extremely excited for this celebration and are busy prepping for the joyous occasion. Here is the auspicious timing for the festival.
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The founder of Sikhism was Guru Nanak Ji, and he went on to become the first Sikh Guru. Born during the 15th century, in 1469, he lived in a time of great inequality and injustice. His birthplace falls in the village of Rai Bhoi Ki Talwandi, now known as Nankana Sahib, in modern-day Pakistan. As Guru Nanak Ji grew up, he had a profound spiritual experience after disappearing in the River Bein for three days. Upon emerging, he declared: "There is no Hindu, there is no Musalman,". His message was clear; it tells us how all humanity is one before a single, universal God (Ek Onkar). Thus emerged the concept of ‘Ek Onkar’.
We celebrate the festival of Guru Nanak Jayanti to not only honour Guru Nanak ji, but to also remember his teachings. Devotees should take this day to learn from all the wisdom passed down through all gurus.
On this special day, follow these auspicious Guru Nanak Jayanti rituals to honour and seek blessings from Guru Nanak Ji.
To celebrate Guru Purab, devotees visit their nearby Gurudwaras. On this day, Gurdwaras all across the world are illuminated with lights and decorated beautifully to welcome the sacred festival.
You should also perform seva in the Gurudwara on this day.
The celebrations begin with the Akhand Path, which is a continuous 48-hour recitation of the Guru Granth Sahib.
Devotees even take part in Nagar Kirtan processions. In this, the holy scripture is carried with reverence through the streets, accompanied by devotees singing hymns.
You should also engage in Kirtan, Ardas, and Kar Sewa as acts of expressing your gratitude and devotion towards Guru Nanak Ji.
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To spread the spirit of this holy festival with your loved ones, share these Guru Nanak Jayanti quotes!
"There is but One God. His name is Truth, He is the Creator."
"Truth is high, but higher still is truthful living."
"Even kings and emperors with heaps of wealth and vast dominion cannot compare with an ant filled with the love of God."
"He who regards all men as equals is truly religious."
"Conquer your mind, and you will conquer the world."
"Without a Guru, none can cross over to the other shore; let no man in the world live in delusion."
"Burn worldly love, rub the ashes and make ink of it, make the heart the pen, the intellect the writer, write that which has no end or limit."
"Those who have loved are those that have found God."
"Dwell in peace in the home of your own being, and the Messenger of Death will not be able to touch you."
"Speak only that which will bring you honour."
Get ready to celebrate the holy festival of Guru Nanak Jayanti on November 5, 2025. Spread the festive cheer of this auspicious day with your friends and family.
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