From Golden Temple to Bangla Sahib, Gurudwaras across India illuminate on Gurunanak Jayanti - SEE PICS

The first Sikh guru, Guru Nanak Dev was born at Nankana Sahib near Lahore in present-day Pakistan in 1469.  

Zee Media Bureau | Nov 08, 2022, 23:42 PM IST

India on Tuesday (November 8) celebrated Gurunank Jayanti to mark the 553rd birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism. Devotees reached shrines, including the Golden Temple in Amritsar, Sultanpur Lodhi in Kapurthala and Nada Sahib in Haryana's Panchkula to pay obeisance. People of different faiths also queued in line to witness the celebrations at gurudwaras, which were tastefully decorated for the occasion.

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Gurunanak Jayanti 2022: India celebrates 553rd birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev

Gurunanak Jayanti 2022: India celebrates 553rd birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev

India on Tuesday (November 8) celebrated 553rd birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism.

 

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Gurunanak Jayanti 2022: People light candles at Bangla Sahib Gurudwara in Delhi

Gurunanak Jayanti 2022: People light candles at Bangla Sahib Gurudwara in Delhi

People lit candles at Bangla Sahib in Delhi to mark the 553rd birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev who was born at Nankana Sahib near Lahore in present-day Pakistan in 1469.

 

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Bangla Sahib in Delhi illuminated on the occasion of Gurunanak Jayanti

Bangla Sahib in Delhi illuminated on the occasion of Gurunanak Jayanti

Gurudwara Bangla Sahib was decked up with decorative lights on the occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti, in New Delhi on Tuesday.

 

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Devotees at Golden Temple in Amritsar on Gurunanak Jayanti

Devotees at Golden Temple in Amritsar on Gurunanak Jayanti

Devotees arrive at the illuminated Golden Temple in Amritsar to offer prayers on the occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti.

 

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Gurunanak Jayanti celebrated with firecracker at Golden Temple in Amritsar

Gurunanak Jayanti celebrated with firecracker at Golden Temple in Amritsar

Devotees celebrated Gurunanak Jayanti at Golden Temple in Amritsar. 'Bhog' (completion) ceremonies of 'Akhand Path' (continuous recitation of Guru Granth Sahib) were held at gurudwaras on the occasion.

 

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Golden temple illuminated on the occasion of Gurunanak Jayanti

Golden temple illuminated  on the occasion of Gurunanak Jayanti

Golden temple in Amritsar was decked up with decorative lights on the occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti.

 

(Image credit: ANI)

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