US EditionPreparations Completed for Guru Nanak Anniversary
The special train from Larkana marks the 556th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, promoting his teachings of equality and selfless service among Sikh devotees.
- On November 5, 2025, Sikh communities worldwide will observe Guru Nanak Jayanti, marking the 556th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, founder of Sikhism.
- Two days before the festival, celebrations begin with an Akhand Path, the forty-eight-hour non-stop reading of the Guru Granth Sahib, timed by the Kartik full moon and Drik Panchang.
- Led by the Panj Pyaras, a Nagarkirtan procession precedes main day Prabhat Pheris with hymns and katha at Gurudwaras, followed by volunteers serving langar.
- Communities report increased devotion and participation, with 'Guru Nanak Jayanti 2025' trending on Google Search Trends, reinforcing Guru Nanak's teachings.
- Also known as Gurpurab or Guru Nanak Prakash Utsav, the festival aligns with the full-moon window from 10:36 PM on November 4 to 6:48 PM on November 5, per Drik Panchang.
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Celebrations for Guru Nanak's 556th birth anniversary begin in Nankana Sahib
Three days of celebrations marking the 556th birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak have begun in Nankana Sahib, with Sikh pilgrims from around the world taking part in the religious rituals.The pilgrims will commemorate the birth...
Preparations completed for Guru Nanak anniversary
All arrangements for the 556th birth anniversary (Gurpurab) celebrations of Baba Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the spiritual founder of Sikhism, have been finaliSed under the supervision of the Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) and the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony. Sikh pilgrims from around the world are arriving in Pakistan, while the main contingent from India will cross into Pakistan via the Wagah Border on Novr 4. The central …
Guru Nanak Jayanti 2025: Date, Time, History, Rituals, Significance and Celebration of Gurpurab Festival in India
Guru Nanak Jayanti (Gurpurab) 2025 Date, Time And History: Sikhs worldwide commemorate Guru Nanak Dev Ji's birth anniversary, and this year, it is falling on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
Times of India
NewsDrumOver 2,000 Sikhs to visit Pakistan for Guru Nanak birth anniversary
Over two thousand Indian Sikhs will arrive in Lahore through the Wagah border for the 556th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev. The main event takes place on November 5 at Gurdwara Janamasthan Nankana Sahib. Pilgrims will visit several significant gurdwaras during their ten-day trip. Security arrangements are in place for the visitors.
Special train leaves Larkana for Guru Nanak’s birth anniversary
• Pilgrims bid farewell by Hindu Panchayat leaders before departure • Pakistan issues over 2,100 visas to Indian Sikh pilgrims LARKANA: Amid a festive atmosphere, a special train carrying hundreds of devotees left Larkana on Saturday for Nankana Sahib to participate in the 556th birth anniversary celebrations of Baba Guru Nanak. A large number of pilgrims from Larkana and Qambar-Shahdadkot districts — including men, women, elders, and children —…
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