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<blockquote data-quote="Harkiran Kaur" data-source="post: 211284" data-attributes="member: 18224"><p>It's a proud moment to celebrate "Prakash Divas" of the GREATEST RELIGIOUS INNOVATOR OF ALL TIME who revolutionised the World of Faiths, raising strong voice against Women Oppression, State Tyranny, Casteism, Social Inequality, Dubious practises, Superstition, Duality, Blind faith and inculcated Enterprising Spirit, Dynamism, Fighting Instinct, Spiritualism, Honest Earning and Sharing among his Sikhs while travelling 30,000 kms, covering 14 (present) Nations, the only prophet to do so,</p><p>"Dhan Nanak teri vadi kamie"</p><p></p><p><img src="https://www.askideas.com/media/65/Happy-Guru-Nanak-Dev-Ji-Gurpurab-Greetings-Picture.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>From Sikhiwikki:</p><p></p><p><strong>Guru Nanak Gurpurab</strong>, also known as <strong>Guru Nanak's Prakash Utsav</strong> and <strong>Guru Nanak Jayanti</strong>, celebrates the birth of the first <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sikh_gurus" target="_blank">Sikh Guru</a>, <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guru_Nanak" target="_blank">Guru Nanak</a>.<a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guru_Nanak_Gurpurab#cite_note-Harbans-3" target="_blank">[3]</a> This is one of the most sacred festivals in <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sikhism" target="_blank">Sikhism</a>.<a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guru_Nanak_Gurpurab#cite_note-4" target="_blank">[4]</a></p><p></p><p>The festivities in the Sikh religion revolve around the anniversaries of the 10 Sikh Gurus. These Gurus were responsible for shaping the beliefs of the Sikhs. Their birthdays, known as <em><a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gurpurab" target="_blank">Gurpurab</a></em> (or Gurpurb), are occasions for celebration and prayer among the Sikhs.</p><p></p><p>Guru Nanak, the founder of <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sikhism" target="_blank">Sikhism</a>, was born <a href="http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/x-apple-data-detectors://2" target="_blank">on April 15</a>, 1469<a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guru_Nanak_Gurpurab#cite_note-Harbans-3" target="_blank">[3]</a> in Rai-Bhoi-di Talwandi in the present <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shekhupura_District" target="_blank">Shekhupura District</a> of <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pakistan" target="_blank">Pakistan</a>, now <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nankana_Sahib" target="_blank">Nankana Sahib</a>.<a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guru_Nanak_Gurpurab#cite_note-ref2-5" target="_blank">[5]</a> His birth is celebrated on <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kartik_Poornima" target="_blank">Kartik Poornima</a>, the full moon day in the month of <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kartik_(month)" target="_blank">Kartik</a>. In the <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregorian_Calendar" target="_blank">Gregorian Calendar</a>, the celebration usually falls in the month of November, but its date varies from year to year, based on the traditional dates of the Indian calendar.<a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guru_Nanak_Gurpurab#cite_note-ref5-6" target="_blank">[6]</a> It is a <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_holidays_in_India" target="_blank">Gazetted holiday</a> in India.</p><p></p><p>The celebration is generally similar for all Gurpurabs; only the hymns are different. The celebrations usually commence with Prabhat Pheris. Prabhat Pheris are early morning processions that begin at the Gurudwaras and proceed around the localities singing hymns. Generally two days before the birthday, <em><a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akhand_Path" target="_blank">Akhand Path</a></em> (a forty-eight-hour non-stop reading of the <em><a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guru_Granth_Sahib" target="_blank">Guru Granth Sahib</a></em>, the holy book of the Sikhs) is held in the <em><a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gurdwaras" target="_blank">Gurdwaras</a></em>.</p><p></p><p>The day prior to the birthday, a procession, referred to as Nagarkirtan,<a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guru_Nanak_Gurpurab#cite_note-ref6-7" target="_blank">[7]</a> is organised. This procession is led by the <em>Panj Pyaras</em> (Five Beloved Ones).<a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guru_Nanak_Gurpurab#cite_note-ref5-6" target="_blank">[6]</a><a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guru_Nanak_Gurpurab#cite_note-ref3-8" target="_blank">[8]</a> They head the procession carrying the Sikh flag, known as the <em><a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nishan_Sahib" target="_blank">Nishan Sahib</a></em> and the <em>Palki</em> (Palanquin) of Guru Granth Sahib. They are followed by teams of singers singing hymns<a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guru_Nanak_Gurpurab#cite_note-ref3-8" target="_blank">[8]</a> and devotees sing the chorus. There are brass bands playing different tunes and 'Gatka' teams display their swordsmanship through various martial arts and as mock battles using traditional weapons.<a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guru_Nanak_Gurpurab#cite_note-ref5-6" target="_blank">[6]</a><a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guru_Nanak_Gurpurab#cite_note-ref6-7" target="_blank">[7]</a> The procession pours into the streets of the town. The passage is covered with banners and gates decorated flags and flowers, for this special occasion.<a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guru_Nanak_Gurpurab#cite_note-ref5-6" target="_blank">[6]</a><a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guru_Nanak_Gurpurab#cite_note-ref6-7" target="_blank">[7]</a> The leaders spreading the message of Guru Nanak.<a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guru_Nanak_Gurpurab#cite_note-ref5-6" target="_blank">[6]</a></p><p></p><p></p><p><a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Palki.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8f/Palki.jpg/220px-Palki.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p>Guru Nanak Jayanti 2010 at <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pune" target="_blank">Pune</a>, Maharashtra,<a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/India" target="_blank">India</a></p><p></p><p></p><p>On the day of the Gurpurab, the celebrations commence early in the morning at about 4 to 5 am.<a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guru_Nanak_Gurpurab#cite_note-ref5-6" target="_blank">[6]</a><a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guru_Nanak_Gurpurab#cite_note-ref6-7" target="_blank">[7]</a> This time of the day is referred to as <em><a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amrit_Vela" target="_blank">Amrit Vela</a></em>. The day begins with the singing of <em>Asa-di-Var</em>(morning hymns).<a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guru_Nanak_Gurpurab#cite_note-ref5-6" target="_blank">[6]</a><a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guru_Nanak_Gurpurab#cite_note-ref6-7" target="_blank">[7]</a> This is followed by any combination of <em>Katha</em><a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guru_Nanak_Gurpurab#cite_note-ref6-7" target="_blank">[7]</a> (exposition of the scripture) and <em>Kirtan</em> (hymns from the Sikh scriptures), in the praise of the Guru.<a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guru_Nanak_Gurpurab#cite_note-ref5-6" target="_blank">[6]</a> Following that is the <em>Langar</em>, a special community lunch, which is arranged at the <em>Gurudwaras</em> by volunteers. The idea behind the free communal lunch is that everyone, irrespective of caste, class or creed,<a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guru_Nanak_Gurpurab#cite_note-ref4-9" target="_blank">[9]</a> should be offered food in the spirit of <em>seva</em> (service) and <em>bhakti</em> (devotion).</p><p></p><p>Night Prayer sessions are also held in some Gurudwaras, which begin around sunset when Rehras(evening prayer) is recited, followed by Kirtan till late at night.<a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guru_Nanak_Gurpurab#cite_note-ref5-6" target="_blank">[6]</a> The congregation starts singing Gurbani at about 1:20 am at night, which is the actual time of birth of Guru Nanak. The celebrations culminate at around 2 am.<a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guru_Nanak_Gurpurab#cite_note-ref5-6" target="_blank">[6]</a></p><p></p><p>Guru Nanak Gurpurab is celebrated by the Sikh community all over the world and is one of the most important festivals in the Sikh calendar. The celebrations are especially colourful in <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punjab,_India" target="_blank">Punjab</a>, Haryana, and <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chandigarh" target="_blank">Chandigarh</a>. Even some Sindhis celebrate this festival.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Harkiran Kaur, post: 211284, member: 18224"] It's a proud moment to celebrate "Prakash Divas" of the GREATEST RELIGIOUS INNOVATOR OF ALL TIME who revolutionised the World of Faiths, raising strong voice against Women Oppression, State Tyranny, Casteism, Social Inequality, Dubious practises, Superstition, Duality, Blind faith and inculcated Enterprising Spirit, Dynamism, Fighting Instinct, Spiritualism, Honest Earning and Sharing among his Sikhs while travelling 30,000 kms, covering 14 (present) Nations, the only prophet to do so, "Dhan Nanak teri vadi kamie" [IMG]https://www.askideas.com/media/65/Happy-Guru-Nanak-Dev-Ji-Gurpurab-Greetings-Picture.jpg[/IMG] From Sikhiwikki: [B]Guru Nanak Gurpurab[/B], also known as [B]Guru Nanak's Prakash Utsav[/B] and [B]Guru Nanak Jayanti[/B], celebrates the birth of the first [URL='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sikh_gurus']Sikh Guru[/URL], [URL='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guru_Nanak']Guru Nanak[/URL].[URL='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guru_Nanak_Gurpurab#cite_note-Harbans-3'][3][/URL] This is one of the most sacred festivals in [URL='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sikhism']Sikhism[/URL].[URL='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guru_Nanak_Gurpurab#cite_note-4'][4][/URL] The festivities in the Sikh religion revolve around the anniversaries of the 10 Sikh Gurus. These Gurus were responsible for shaping the beliefs of the Sikhs. Their birthdays, known as [I][URL='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gurpurab']Gurpurab[/URL][/I] (or Gurpurb), are occasions for celebration and prayer among the Sikhs. Guru Nanak, the founder of [URL='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sikhism']Sikhism[/URL], was born [URL='http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/x-apple-data-detectors://2']on April 15[/URL], 1469[URL='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guru_Nanak_Gurpurab#cite_note-Harbans-3'][3][/URL] in Rai-Bhoi-di Talwandi in the present [URL='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shekhupura_District']Shekhupura District[/URL] of [URL='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pakistan']Pakistan[/URL], now [URL='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nankana_Sahib']Nankana Sahib[/URL].[URL='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guru_Nanak_Gurpurab#cite_note-ref2-5'][5][/URL] His birth is celebrated on [URL='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kartik_Poornima']Kartik Poornima[/URL], the full moon day in the month of [URL='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kartik_(month)']Kartik[/URL]. In the [URL='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregorian_Calendar']Gregorian Calendar[/URL], the celebration usually falls in the month of November, but its date varies from year to year, based on the traditional dates of the Indian calendar.[URL='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guru_Nanak_Gurpurab#cite_note-ref5-6'][6][/URL] It is a [URL='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_holidays_in_India']Gazetted holiday[/URL] in India. The celebration is generally similar for all Gurpurabs; only the hymns are different. The celebrations usually commence with Prabhat Pheris. Prabhat Pheris are early morning processions that begin at the Gurudwaras and proceed around the localities singing hymns. Generally two days before the birthday, [I][URL='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akhand_Path']Akhand Path[/URL][/I] (a forty-eight-hour non-stop reading of the [I][URL='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guru_Granth_Sahib']Guru Granth Sahib[/URL][/I], the holy book of the Sikhs) is held in the [I][URL='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gurdwaras']Gurdwaras[/URL][/I]. The day prior to the birthday, a procession, referred to as Nagarkirtan,[URL='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guru_Nanak_Gurpurab#cite_note-ref6-7'][7][/URL] is organised. This procession is led by the [I]Panj Pyaras[/I] (Five Beloved Ones).[URL='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guru_Nanak_Gurpurab#cite_note-ref5-6'][6][/URL][URL='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guru_Nanak_Gurpurab#cite_note-ref3-8'][8][/URL] They head the procession carrying the Sikh flag, known as the [I][URL='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nishan_Sahib']Nishan Sahib[/URL][/I] and the [I]Palki[/I] (Palanquin) of Guru Granth Sahib. They are followed by teams of singers singing hymns[URL='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guru_Nanak_Gurpurab#cite_note-ref3-8'][8][/URL] and devotees sing the chorus. There are brass bands playing different tunes and 'Gatka' teams display their swordsmanship through various martial arts and as mock battles using traditional weapons.[URL='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guru_Nanak_Gurpurab#cite_note-ref5-6'][6][/URL][URL='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guru_Nanak_Gurpurab#cite_note-ref6-7'][7][/URL] The procession pours into the streets of the town. The passage is covered with banners and gates decorated flags and flowers, for this special occasion.[URL='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guru_Nanak_Gurpurab#cite_note-ref5-6'][6][/URL][URL='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guru_Nanak_Gurpurab#cite_note-ref6-7'][7][/URL] The leaders spreading the message of Guru Nanak.[URL='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guru_Nanak_Gurpurab#cite_note-ref5-6'][6][/URL] [URL='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Palki.jpg'][IMG]https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8f/Palki.jpg/220px-Palki.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Guru Nanak Jayanti 2010 at [URL='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pune']Pune[/URL], Maharashtra,[URL='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/India']India[/URL] On the day of the Gurpurab, the celebrations commence early in the morning at about 4 to 5 am.[URL='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guru_Nanak_Gurpurab#cite_note-ref5-6'][6][/URL][URL='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guru_Nanak_Gurpurab#cite_note-ref6-7'][7][/URL] This time of the day is referred to as [I][URL='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amrit_Vela']Amrit Vela[/URL][/I]. The day begins with the singing of [I]Asa-di-Var[/I](morning hymns).[URL='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guru_Nanak_Gurpurab#cite_note-ref5-6'][6][/URL][URL='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guru_Nanak_Gurpurab#cite_note-ref6-7'][7][/URL] This is followed by any combination of [I]Katha[/I][URL='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guru_Nanak_Gurpurab#cite_note-ref6-7'][7][/URL] (exposition of the scripture) and [I]Kirtan[/I] (hymns from the Sikh scriptures), in the praise of the Guru.[URL='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guru_Nanak_Gurpurab#cite_note-ref5-6'][6][/URL] Following that is the [I]Langar[/I], a special community lunch, which is arranged at the [I]Gurudwaras[/I] by volunteers. The idea behind the free communal lunch is that everyone, irrespective of caste, class or creed,[URL='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guru_Nanak_Gurpurab#cite_note-ref4-9'][9][/URL] should be offered food in the spirit of [I]seva[/I] (service) and [I]bhakti[/I] (devotion). Night Prayer sessions are also held in some Gurudwaras, which begin around sunset when Rehras(evening prayer) is recited, followed by Kirtan till late at night.[URL='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guru_Nanak_Gurpurab#cite_note-ref5-6'][6][/URL] The congregation starts singing Gurbani at about 1:20 am at night, which is the actual time of birth of Guru Nanak. The celebrations culminate at around 2 am.[URL='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guru_Nanak_Gurpurab#cite_note-ref5-6'][6][/URL] Guru Nanak Gurpurab is celebrated by the Sikh community all over the world and is one of the most important festivals in the Sikh calendar. The celebrations are especially colourful in [URL='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punjab,_India']Punjab[/URL], Haryana, and [URL='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chandigarh']Chandigarh[/URL]. Even some Sindhis celebrate this festival. [/QUOTE]
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