New Delhi, Nov. 5 -- Gurpurab, also known as Guru Nanak Prakash Utsav or Guru Nanak Jayanti, commemorates the birth of Guru Nanak, the first Sikh guru and founder of the Sikh religion.

Guru Nanak Jayanti, which coincides with Kartik Purnima, is being celebrated on Wednesday, November 5, this year.

It is one of the most significant days in Sikhism, not only commemorating the life and teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji but also promoting the values of unity, equality, and selfless service, which form the foundation of Sikh philosophy.

The sacred festival is celebrated with fervent devotion, spiritual gatherings, and the recitation of hymns from the Guru Granth Sahib, the holy book of the Sikh religion.

Guru Nanak Jayanti is designated as a ...