Guru Nanak birth anniversary |
Followers of the Sikh religion in India and across the globe celebrated Guru Nanak Jayanti or Gurpurab with religious fervour on the 30th of November. It marks the birth of the first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak, who laid the foundation of Sikhism. This year marks the 551st birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev. On this day, devotees offer prayers. The Golden Temple in Amritsar celebrates Gurpurab with much aplomb. Indian President Ram Nath Kovind has extended his greetings and best wishes to all the citizens living in India and abroad, especially the brothers and sisters of the Sikh community on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev. President Kovind has said that the life and teachings of Guru Nanak Dev are an inspiration for all human-beings. Guru Nanak showed people the path of unity, harmony, fraternity, comity and service, and gave an economic philosophy to realize a lifestyle based on hard work, honesty and self-respect. Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu has also greeted the nation on the occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti. Naidu said that the founder of Sikhism, Guru Nanak Dev Ji has remained an icon of truth, compassion, and righteousness through his noble life. He has a unique place among the spiritual leaders, preceptors, reformers and saints of India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished the community and bowed to Guru Nanak Dev Ji on his Parkash Parv. In a tweet, PM Modi said, his thoughts keep motivating people to serve society and ensure a better planet.
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