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  2. Guru Nanak Gurpurab - Wikipedia

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    [23] [22] The leaders spreading the message of Guru Nanak. [23] Guru Nanak Gurpurab 2010 at Pune, Maharashtra, India. On the day of the Gurpurab, the celebrations commence/begin early in the morning at about 4 to 5 a.m. [22] [23] This time of the day is referred to as Amrit Vela. The day begins with the singing of Asaa-Ki-Vaar (morning hymns).

  3. Guru Nanak - Wikipedia

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    According to eyewitness Sikh chronicles, known as Bhatt Vahis, Guru Nanak was born on the full moon of Katak. [25] Gurbilas Patashahi 6 written 1718 [26] attributed to Bhai Mani Singh says Guru Nanak was born on the full moon of Katak. [20] Meham Parkash written in 1776 also says Guru Nanak was born on the full moon of Katak. [20]

  4. Nanakshahi calendar - Wikipedia

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    The calendar was re-released in 2003 by the SGPC with three dates: Guru Nanak Dev Ji's Birth, Holla Mohalla, and Bandi Chhor Divas kept movable as per the old Bikrami system as a compromise. [ 25 ] [ 26 ] The calendar was implemented during the SGPC presidency of Sikh scholar Prof. Kirpal Singh Badungar at Takhat Sri Damdama Sahib in the ...

  5. Gurpurb - Wikipedia

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    Depiction of Guru Nanak's birth from a Janamsakhi painting. The painting shows the Muslim midwife Daultan, Mehta Kalu (Guru Nanak's father) holding baby Nanak, and lastly Pandit Hardayal The birthday of Guru Nanak , the founder of the Sikh religion, comes in the month of November, but the date varies from year to year according to the lunar ...

  6. Sikh gurus - Wikipedia

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    The year 1469 marks the birth of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism. He was succeeded by nine other human gurus until, in 1708, the Guruship was finally passed on by the tenth guru to the holy Sikh scripture, Guru Granth Sahib, which is now considered the living Guru by the followers of the Sikh faith. [3]

  7. Snatam Kaur - Wikipedia

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    Sikhism is a religion that began in India in the mid-fifteenth century with the first Guru, known as Guru Nanak Dev Ji (1469-1539 C.E.). The essence of being a Sikh is that one lives one’s life according to the teachings of the Sikh Gurus, devoting time to meditating on God and the scriptures, chanting, and living life in a way that benefits ...

  8. Gurdwara Sri Ber Sahib - Wikipedia

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    At the far end, marked off by a high archway decorated with floral designs in stucco, is the sanctum sanctorum, where the Guru Granth Sahib is seated on a white marble canopied throne. Besides the daily services and observance of important Sikh anniversaries, a popular fair takes place on each birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. [3]

  9. Gurudwara Nagiana Sahib - Wikipedia

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    Guru Nanak Dev Ji requested him not to follow him anymore; in lieu he should rest and dwell in Nagiana for good. Guru Nanak Dev Ji showered his blessings upon the place that whoever would visit the shrine with the true faith, their wishes shall be fulfilled. Some people perceive Nagiana Sahib as place of worshiping snakes - this is not the case.