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Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, was born on Puranmashi of Kattak in 1469, according to the Vikram Samvat calendar [12] in Rai-Bhoi-di Talwandi in the present Shekhupura District of Pakistan, now Nankana Sahib. [13] It is a Gazetted holiday in India. [14] The Guru Nanak was born on the Full Moon (Pooranmashi) of the Indian Lunar Month Kartik ...
The Nanakshahi calendar (Gurmukhi: ਨਾਨਕਸ਼ਾਹੀ, romanized: Nānakshāhī) is a tropical solar calendar used in Sikhism.It is based on the "Barah Maha" (Twelve Months), a composition composed by the Sikh gurus reflecting the changes in nature conveyed in the twelve-month cycle of the year. [1]
Guru Ji is also known as "Hind Di Chadar" i.e. "the shield of India", suggesting that to save Hinduism, Guru Ji gave his life. Martyrdom Of the Sahibzade: December 21 and 26: The Martyrdom of both the elder and younger Sahibzadas is a remembrance of the four young princes (sons of Guru Gobind Singh) who were martyred in late December.
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The celebration of Guru Purnima is marked by spiritual activities and may include a ritualistic event, Guru puja, in honour of the guru or teacher. Gurus are believed by many to be the most necessary part of life. On this day, disciples offer puja or pay respect to their guru.
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It seems that this was corrected, but the article still notes that it is celebrated publicly as Guru Nanak Jayanti, without explaining why the name is different from the title. Adding an "also known as" note in the intro would solve this. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.207.75.155 22:55, 16 November 2023 (UTC)