Guru Nanak Gurpurab 2022.pdf

The primary Sikh festival, Gurpurab, is observed every year with festivities taking place all throughout the nation. Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji's birth anniversary is commemorated in the Sikh festival of Gurpurab. Sikhism was founded by Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Sikh guru. Gurpurab, also known as Guru Nanak Jayanti, is a holiday that the Sikh community celebrates with great fervour. One of the biggest Sikh holidays is this one. Every year, as part of the Gurpurab festival, Sikhs participate in processions, go to Gurdwaras to worship, host langars, and have fun.
Let's examine more closely at the meaning of this event, how it is observed in India, and when it will be observed in 2022. You can send your loved ones some of the lovely Gurpurab wishes that we posted to wish them on the important occasion.

1. Guru Nanak Gurpurab 2022: Jayanti Celebration
and Its Significance
The primary Sikh festival, Gurpurab, is observed every year with
festivities taking place all throughout the nation. Sri Guru Nanak Dev
Ji's birth anniversary is commemorated in the Sikh festival of
Gurpurab. Sikhism was founded by Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Sikh
guru. Gurpurab, also known as Guru Nanak Jayanti, is a holiday that
the Sikh community celebrates with great fervour. One of the biggest
Sikh holidays is this one. Every year, as part of the Gurpurab festival,
Sikhs participate in processions, go to Gurdwaras to worship, host
langars, and have fun.
Let's examine more closely at the meaning of this event, how it is
observed in India, and when it will be observed in 2022. You can
send your loved ones some of the lovely Gurpurab wishes that we
posted to wish them on the important occasion.

Date of Guru Nanak Jayanti in Gurpurab 2022
According to the Gregorian calendar, the months of October and
November correspond to the Kartik maas, which is when Guru Nanak
Dev Ji was born. During the Kartik maas, Gurpurab is observed on the
full moon day. Gurpurab will be observed in 2022 on November 8, a
Tuesday.
Why Do We Celebrate Guru Nanak Jayanti?

2. Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji is honoured by having a holiday in his honour
called Guru Nanak Jayanti. Visitors to Nanakana Sahib, where he was
born, come to pray and have fun. Many Sikh worshippers visit the
beautifully decorated gurudwaras that dot the nation.

Since Guru Nanak Dev Ji is the founder of Sikhism, the Sikh
community attaches great importance to the anniversary of his birth.
Rituals Conducted During the Gurpurab Festival
The rites that are performed to commemorate Guru Nanak Jayanti
are listed below.

3. How can I observe Gurpurab 2022 or Guru Nanak Jayanti at home?
 Teach your kids about Guru Nanak Jayanti and explain its
significance.
 Put on new traditional clothing for you and your kids, then
perform Ardaas (prayer) at the Gurudwara sahib.
 Read the verses and hymns from Sri Guru Granth Sahib's holy
book on the day of Gurpurab.
 Include your kids in the preparation of the unique holiday
dishes, along with the required Karah Parshad, and give them
to your neighborhood's neighbours.
 You may also ask the youngsters to help you decorate your
house with intriguing Gurpurab 2022 ideas. There are lights,
earthen lamps, diyas, and candles among the Guru Nanak
jayanti decoration choices.
Celebration of Gurpurab with Shabad Kirtan
One of the important customs on this auspicious day is singing
shabad in honour of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji. At their homes and in
Gurudwaras, devotees lead kirtans and sing shabad to celebrate the
event and ask their Lord for his blessings.

4. Gurpurab Celebration at Home with Akhand Path
To commemorate the anniversary, many individuals keep Akhand
Path inside their homes. They extend invitations to their friends,
neighbours, and coworkers so they can join in the celebration. The
Akhand Path typically lasts 48 to 72 hours and concludes on
Gurpurab. Throughout the Akhand Path, the Guru Granth Sahib is
read aloud and prayers are offered to the Lord for his blessings. The
sacred book is stored on an elevated pedestal and is decorated with
fresh flowers.

Celebration of Gurpurab at Nanakana Sahib
Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji was born in Nanakana Sahib in Pakistan, which
is also where he first started preaching Sikhism. Because of this, the
devotees in this area are especially fervent. To commemorate the
event, numerous Sikh devotees from all over the world assemble at
the stunning Gurudwara at Nanakana Sahib. They will pray to Guru
Nanak Dev Ji on Gurpurab 2022 just like they do every other year,
laud him, and ask for his blessings.
Celebration of Gurpurab at the Golden Temple in Amritsar

5. Given that their beloved Guru was born there, the festivities at
Nanakana Sahib are particularly meaningful for the followers, but the
Gurpurab festival at the Golden Temple in Amritsar (Harmandir
Sahib) is unparalleled. The celebrations begin three days before the
full moon in Kartik maas, and the Gurudwara is elegantly decorated
with vibrant lights and exotic flowers. Beginning on the first day of
festivities and lasting till Guru Nanak Dev Jayanti is the Akhand Path
of the Guru Granth Sahib.
The Guru Granth Sahib is exquisitely decked for the Gurpurab
celebration with flowers and ornamented fabric sheets. Early in the
morning, a holy procession called as prabhat pheri is conducted.
Thousands of devotees join the parade, which is led by boys dressed
as the Panj Pyaras. The Ghatka squad is this procession's main focal
point. It is a group of martial arts professionals. They pull up daring
sword and shield manoeuvres to liven up the party. Also distributed
during the Prabhat Pheri are sweets.
Prabhat Pheris and the Gurpurab Celebration

6. Prabhat Pheri is practised throughout the nation, not just at Sri
Harmandir Sahib, particularly in Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi. The
Prabhat Pheri, which typically starts at the individual Gurudwara and
continues to different sections of the city to conclude at its starting
point, is organised by the Gurudwara committee of numerous
Gurudwaras located in different areas of the country. In the early
hours of the morning, Sikhs decorate the holy book, Sri Guru Granth
Sahib, and lead a procession. Other communities are welcome to
participate in this Gurpurab ceremony. During the parade, devotees
sing Shabad (hymns), give out candy, let off fireworks, and have a
good time.
Langar at the Gurpurab Festival
People from the Sikh community organise Langars (free food
services) all around the country on the auspicious festival of Guru
Nanak Jayanti. These langars provide only vegetarian fare such kadhi
rice, puri aalu, daal roti, and kheer. Even more people go to
orphanages to give the youngsters food and treats.

7. Greetings for Your Loved Ones on Gurpurab
 Here are some lovely Gurpurab greetings you can include in
your wishes for your loved ones on this auspicious occasion:
 I wish you and your family health, prosperity, and happiness.
Guru Nanak Dev Ji Cheers to Gurpurab!
 Happy and prosperous Gurpurab 2022 to you!
 Greetings on Guru Nanak Dev Jayanti. We wish you a joyous
celebration with your loved ones, friends, and family.
 On this auspicious occasion, may Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji bestow
upon you and your family his most precious blessings.
 On this holy occasion of Gurpurab, we wish you success and
prosperity.
 May Guru Nanak Dev Ji bestow upon you only the highest
blessings. Greetings on Guru Nanak Dev Jayanti!
Picture greetings for Gurpurab

8. Celebrations of Gurupurab in Your Society
Continue reading for advice on how to plan celebrations for
Gurupurab in your community:

The Prabhat Pheri Morning Procession

9. In your community, Prabhat Pheri will be cherished during
Gurupurab festivities. To let them know about the event, you can
invite your friends to the society one day beforehand. Devotees sing
Shabads, or devotional songs, during the parade. It might make for a
wonderful special gathering to kick off the festivities.

Akhand Path is a Three-Day Festival

The sacred text known as "Guru Granth Sahib" is read nonstop for
these three days. In this social setting, various shabads are sung by
followers. Additionally, you can use the procession to present
flowers to the Guru Granth Sahib. Follow the parade customs by
having five armed guards carry the Guru Granth Sahib in place of the
Panj Piaras. Additionally, they ought to wave the Nishan Sahibs, or
Sikh Flag. Additionally, you can plan for neighbourhood bands to
perform sacred music all throughout the march.
The Decor on the Stage

Make a stage where guests and devotees can sit and shout to
organise the entire path. Since there will be children present, adorn
the stage with yellow flowers while taking safety precautions.

Create the "Langar" Food Festival.

As part of the Gurupurab celebrations, a sizable food festival is held
to get everyone in the mood to eat, enjoy, and celebrate it. A proper
dessert, including aate ka seera, jalebi, malai ladoo, and kaju barfi, is
included on the menu. A variety of Punjabi foods are served as the
main course. In the same way as gurudwaras celebrate Langar, you

10. can cook together in the community and serve the food with your
own two hands. Additionally, while distributing food, say "wah hey
guru" in adoration of God.
Guests from an orphanage are welcome

Invite young orphans to join the procession and serve langar. To
make them feel unique, you might plan an occasion like a singing or
acting competition and give them clothes and other items.
Guru Purab is a unique event where you can enjoy a wonderful time
with your loved ones and commemorate your belief in God.
Celebrations of Gurpurab come to an end.
In conclusion, Gurpurab is one of the major Sikh holidays that is
enthusiastically observed by members of the Sikh community. On the
night of the full moon in Kartik maas, it is observed. During this time,
gurudwaras all throughout the nation are adorned with flowers and
lights. Amritsar's Sri Harmindar Sahib is extremely well-decorated
and draws a lot of worshipers. As part of the Gurpurab celebration,
Prabhat Pheris are performed, Akhand Path is read, Langars are
planned, shabad, kirtans are sung, and people have fun with their
loved ones.