Gurpurab 2023: Prakash Parv of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji today
New Delhi (27th November 2023) || Gurpurab 2023: Today is Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji's birthday (Prakash Parv), the first guru of the Sikhs. Every year, people of the Sikh faith celebrate Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji's birthday on the full moon day of the Kartik month. This year, Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji's birthday is on November 27.
Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji was born on April 15, 1469, in Talwandi, Punjab, which is now in Pakistan. Talwandi is now known as Shri Nankana Sahib. Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji's parents were Kalyan Chand and Tripta. His sister's name was Nanki.
Gurpurab is a special day for Sikhs. On this day, people go to gurudwaras to read the Shri Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh holy book. They also participate in kirtans, which are religious songs.
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