Guru Nanak Gurpurab
The birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of the Sikh faith.
Guru Nanak Gurpurab is observed on the full moon of the lunar month Kartik (Katak Puranmashi), usually in November.
When Is Guru Nanak Gurpurab?
Guru Nanak Gurpurab is observed on the full moon of the lunar month Kartik (Katak Puranmashi), usually in November.
Because the Gregorian date changes from year to year, check a calendar published by the tradition or your local community for this year's date.
Why It Matters
Guru Nanak Gurpurab celebrates the birth of the first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak Dev Ji, in 1469. His teachings of the oneness of God (Ik Onkar), equality of all human beings, and service to humanity (Seva) form the foundation of Sikhism.
How It Is Observed
Akhand Path (non-stop reading of the Guru Granth Sahib over 48 hours), Prabhat Pheris (early morning processions), Nagar Kirtan, Gurdwara services, Langar community meals open to all.
Sacred Text
“Aad sach, jugaad sach, hai bhee sach, Nanak hosee bhee sach, True in the primal beginning. True throughout the ages. True here and now. O Nanak, forever and ever true.”
, Japji Sahib, Guru Granth Sahib Ang 1 ↗