Guru Nanak Jayanti 2023: A Day of Love, Unity, and Celebrations.

Guru Nanak Jayanti, also called Gurpurab, is a happy time for the Sikhs. We celebrate it to remember Guru Nanak Dev, who started the Sikh religion. This special day is on Monday, November 27, this year. People all over the world, especially Sikhs, celebrate it with love.

About Guru Nanak Dev: Guru Nanak Dev was born in 1469 in a village, now called Nankana Sahib in Pakistan. He was the first Sikh guru. He traveled to many places, teaching people about being equal and kind to everyone. His words are in the Guru Granth Sahib, the holy book of Sikhs.

Why Guru Nanak Jayanti is Important: We celebrate Guru Nanak Jayanti on the full moon day of Kartik month. It’s also called Kartik Purnima. People read the Guru Granth Sahib all day to follow Guru Nanak’s teachings. Two days before the special day, there are early morning processions with singing. A parade with a Sikh flag happens a day before.

What Happens on Guru Nanak Jayanti: On this day, prayers happen all day in Sikh temples called Gurdwaras. People also enjoy a special meal called langar together. It’s a happy time where everyone is equal. They also eat a special sweet called kada prasad.

Guru Nanak’s Messages: Guru Nanak taught that everyone is connected, and we should be kind to each other. His words in the Guru Granth Sahib tell us to treat everyone equally. Guru Nanak Jayanti is a time to remember these teachings and be happy together.

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