1. Occasion and Date
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Guru Nanak Dev Jayanti 2025 will be observed on 5 November 2025 (Wednesday) .
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The festival coincides with Kartik Purnima , the full moon day of the Hindu lunar month Kartik .
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It marks the 556th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji , the founder of Sikhism.
| Point |
Details |
| Festival |
Guru Nanak Dev Jayanti / Gurpurab |
| Date |
5 November 2025 (Wednesday) |
| Birth Anniversary |
556th |
| Birth Year |
1469 |
| Birthplace |
Nankana Sahib (Pakistan) |
| Coincides With |
Kartik Purnima |
| Key Rituals |
Akhand Path, Nagar Kirtan, Langar |
| Core Message |
Equality, service, and devotion to one God |
| Major Gurdwaras |
Golden Temple (Amritsar), Nankana Sahib |
| Public Holiday |
Yes, observed across India |
2. Historical and Religious Significance
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Guru Nanak Dev Ji was born in 1469 at Rai Bhoi Ki Talwandi (now Nankana Sahib, Pakistan ).
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He preached the message of “Ik Onkar” (One God) and universal brotherhood .
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His teachings emphasized truth, equality, service, and devotion to God .
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Guru Nanak’s spiritual wisdom laid the foundation for Sikhism , one of the major religions of the world.
3. Major Rituals and Celebrations
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Akhand Path: A 48-hour continuous recitation of the Guru Granth Sahib begins two days before Gurpurab.
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Prabhat Pheris: Early morning processions with devotional singing in neighborhoods.
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Nagar Kirtan: A grand procession on the eve of Gurpurab led by the Panj Pyare (Five Beloved Ones), featuring hymns, Gatka (Sikh martial art), and decorated floats
Month: Current Affairs - November 05, 2025
Category: Important Days and Events