Guru Nanak Jayanti

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Guru Nanak Jayanti
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Early Years

• Guru Nanak Dev Ji was born on 15th April, 1469 at
  Rai-Bhoi-di Talwandi (Pakistan)
• He was the founder of Sikhism
• He was extra-ordinary and different child in many
  ways

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Gurupurab (Bday celebration)

• Guru Nanaks birthday is celebrated on 15th
  Kartik Puranmashi i.e. full moon day of the month
  Kartik
• The birthday celebration usually lasts three
  days.
• Two days before the birthday, Akhand Path is held
  in the gurudwaras

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Gurupurab cont.

• The day prior to the birthday, a procession is
  organized led by the Panj Pyaras
• They head the procession carrying the Sikh flag,
  and the Palki of Sri Guru Granth Sahib, followed
  by teams of singers, Gatka team (Martial Arts)
  display their swordsmanship

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Gurupurab cont.

• On the day of the Gurpurab, the day begins with
  the singing of Asa-di-Var (morning hymns) and
  hymns from the Sikh scriptures followed by Katha
• Following that is the Langar which is arranged at
  the Gurudwaras by volunteers

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Gurupurab cont.

• In evening the gurudwaras and houses are
  decorated with earthen lamps and candles
• Local bands plays religious music, the
  enthusiastic bhangra dance (Punjab dance),
  giddha ( Punjabi Girls folk dance) and the
  colorful folk drum players add color to the
  festival
• .

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Teachings of Guru Ji

• There is only one God. Worship and pray to the
  one God
• Remember God, work hard and help others
• God is pleased with honest work
• All are equal before God
• Be kind to people, animals and birds

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Guru Ji