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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. 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 ...

  5. List of Sikh festivals - Wikipedia

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    Gurdwara Nankana Sahib, Pakistan A fireworks show celebrating the Birth of Guru Nanak in India. Akal Takht illuminated on Guru Nanak Jayanti, in Harmandir Sahib complex, Amritsar. Gurdwara Sri Ber Sahib in Punjab, India. Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur: November 24: On this day Guru Tegh Bahadur was martyred when he refused to convert to Islam.

  6. Punjabi festivals - Wikipedia

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    On this day Guru Nanak was born in Nanakana Sahib, now situated in Pakistan. Every year Sikhs celebrate this day with large-scale gatherings. Candles, divas and lights are lit in Gurdwaras, in the honour of Guru along with fireworks. The birthday celebration usually lasts three days.

  7. List of festivals in India - Wikipedia

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    Guru Purnima; Guru Nanak Jayanti; Guru Purv ; H. Hanuman Jayanti; Hindi Diwas; Holi; Holla Mohalla; ... This page was last edited on 22 September 2024, at 07:18 (UTC).

  8. Guru Nanak Jhira Sahib - Wikipedia

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    Gurdwara Nanak Jhira Sahib was built in 1948 and is dedicated to the first Sikh guru, Guru Nanak. Bidar has a very long association with Sikhism as this is the home town of Bhai Sahib Singh , one of the Panj Pyare (five beloved ones), who offered to sacrifice their heads and were later baptised as the first members of the Khalsa .

  9. Nanakshahi calendar - Wikipedia

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    Called Nanakshahi after Guru Nanak (Founder of Sikhism) Year 1 is the Year of Guru Nanak's Birth (1469 CE). As an example, 22 December 2024 CE is Nanakshahi 556. Is Based on Gurbani [30] – Month Names are taken from Guru Granth Sahib [31] Contains 5 Months of 31 days followed by 7 Months of 30 days