Guru Nanak Jayanti / Gurupurab

The Story

Birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji (1469 CE), founder of Sikhism. Sister tradition to Hinduism that emphasized one formless God (Ek Onkar), social equality, and devotion through nam simran.

Vidhi · How It's Done

• Akhand Path — 48-hour continuous reading of Guru Granth Sahib (Day 1-2)
• Nagar kirtan — procession through the city
• Gurdwara visits, prayer, langar (community meal)
• Ardas (prayer)
• Dayan, danam, sevan — meditation, charity, service

Key Mantras

• Mool Mantar: ਇੱਕ ਓਅੰਕਾਰ ਸਤਿ ਨਾਮੁ... (Ek Onkar Sat Naam...)
• Japji Sahib

Bhog · Festival Foods

Karah Prasad (atta-ghee-sugar) · Langar (dal, sabzi, roti, kheer)

Regional Variants

• · Punjab: Largest celebrations at Golden Temple, Nankana Sahib (now in Pakistan)
• · Worldwide gurdwaras: Akhand Path and langar