People of Sikh religion eagerly wait for the festival of Kartik Purnima (Kartik Purnima 2024) to come, because on this date the festival of Guru Nanak Jayanti is celebrated, which is also known as Guru Purab or Prakash Parv. On this special occasion, Gurudwaras are decorated beautifully and a very special vibrancy is seen. Apart from this, bhajans and kirtans are organized in gurudwaras. Also, the messages of Guru Nanak Dev ji are remembered. In such a situation, in this article, we will tell you about the date of Guru Nanak Jayanti (Guru Nanak Jayanti 2024 Date), history and religious significance.  

Kartik Purnima 2024 Date and Time

According to the Panchang, the full moon date of Kartik month will start on November 15 at 06:19 am and this date will end on November 16 at 02:58 am. In such a situation, Guru Nanak Jayanti (Kab Hai Guru Nanak Jayanti 2024) will be celebrated on the day of   Kartik Purnima .

History of Guru Nanak Jayanti (Guru Nanak Jayanti 2024 History)

The first religious guru of Sikhism was Shri Nanak Dev Ji. He was born on 15 April 1469 in Talwandi Nankana Sahib. That is why he is addressed by the name Nanak. It is said that Sikhism was founded by Guru Nanak Dev Ji. That is why he is called the founder of Sikhism.

Importance of Guru Nanak Jayanti (Guru Nanak Jayanti 2024 Significance)

Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji always preached selfless service to humanity, prosperity and social justice. He camped at many places during his travels in his life. During this time, he used to preach devotion to everyone and used to make people aware against social evils. He also opposed social evils. Guru Nanak Dev Ji was born at a time when it had become difficult to understand the essence of many religions. The ideas given by him were so powerful that their relevance remains even in today's time. On the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, special events of langar and kirtan are organized. On this day, the holy scripture of Sikhism, Guru Granth Sahib, is carried in a palanquin. Also, food is fed to the needy.