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News Topical, Digital Desk : Guru Nanak Jayanti (Guru Nanak Jayanti 2025) is celebrated with great reverence and devotion as the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Guru of Sikhism. This day falls on the full moon day of Kartik month and is also known as Prakash Parv, because on this day, the Guru's birth dispelled darkness and spread the light of knowledge, devotion, and equality in the world.
Guru Nanak Dev Ji was born in 1469 AD at Talwandi (now Nankana Sahib in Pakistan). This place is now a major pilgrimage site for Sikh devotees worldwide.
Religious Rituals of Guru Nanak Jayanti
On Guru Nanak Jayanti, devotees gather in gurdwaras with great devotion and participate in religious programs. On this occasion, the Akhand Path of the Guru Granth Sahib is performed for three days, with continuous recitation and hymns.
Early in the morning, Prabhat Pheri (processions of love, service, and equality) are held, where devotees tour the city singing hymns dedicated to Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Kirtan Darbars and Langar Seva are organized in every Gurudwara, where everyone is served food equally. This festival symbolizes the spirit of love, service, and equality, and conveys the message of unity in society.
Spiritual Message of Guru Nanak Jayanti
The spiritual message of Guru Nanak Jayanti teaches that true religion lies not in mere outward pomp or deeds, but in the path of truth, love, and service. Guru Nanak Dev Ji explained that God resides not in any temple, mosque, or idol, but within every living being.
He explained that true devotion is experienced only when we bring compassion, humility, and honesty into our thoughts and actions. This festival inspires us to serve others, respect equality, and see the same divine form in every being—this is the true spiritual purpose of life.
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