Guru Nanak Dev Ji Gurpurab

Guru Nanak Dev Ji

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The most sacred Sikh festival — Parkash Purab (birth anniversary) of Guru Nanak Dev Ji (1469–1539), founder of Sikhism. Guru Nanak Ji spread the message of Ik Onkar (One God), equality of all human beings, honest living, sharing with others, and meditation on the divine name. Gurdwaras hold 48-hour Akhand Path, grand Nagar Kirtan processions, and massive langar.

Dates 2026–2027

November 24, 2026

Mantra

ੴ ਸਤਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਕਰਤਾ ਪੁਰਖੁ

Ik Onkar Sat Nam Karta Purakh

One Universal Creator God, Truth is the Name, Creative Being Personified — the Mool Mantar from Guru Granth Sahib Ji

How to recite

Recite the Mool Mantar with full faith and meditative focus. Join the Akhand Path at your Gurdwara — a 48-hour continuous reading of Guru Granth Sahib Ji starting the day before Gurpurab.

Benefits

The Mool Mantar is the foundation of Sikh spirituality. Meditating on it brings clarity, humility, and connection to the One Creator beyond birth, death, and fear.

✦ Special Note

Sikhism does not prescribe formal fasting on Gurpurab days. Devotees join the Akhand Path, Nagar Kirtan procession, and langar — embodying Guru Nanak Ji's teachings of equality, sharing, and seva.

Foods Allowed

Langar (grand community vegetarian feast)Dal, sabzi, and rotiKarah Prasad (sacred halwa — distributed to all)Kheer (rice pudding)Sweet dishes and mithaiFresh fruits and dry fruits

Foods to Avoid

Meat and fishEggsAlcoholTobacco and intoxicants

Meal Idea

Grand langar — dal, sabzi, roti, kheer, and karah prasad shared with thousands — embodying Guru Nanak Ji's teaching of equality and seva (selfless service)

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