We will celebrate Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s 359th birth anniversary this year. He is the tenth Guru of the Sikhs who sacrificed a lot for his community people. This 2025, we’ll honour him by celebrating Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti on 6 January. Let us dive into details to know more!
Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti 2025 Date and Timings
- Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti date: January 6, 2025 (Monday)
- Saptami Tithi Begins: Jan 5, 2025 ( 06:45 a.m.)
- Saptami Tithi Ends: Jan 6, 2025 (04:53 a.m.)
Who is Guru Gobind Singh?
Guru Gobind Singh was born on 22 December 1666 in Patna, Bihar. He was a great man who fearlessly confronted the Mughal rulers to acquire justice for his Sikh community. He is among the 10th Sikh Gurus who received this opportunity for his bravery, courage, and devotion to God.
Guru Gobind Ji is the son of Guru Tegh Bahadur and Mata Gujri, who established the Khalsa Panth in 1699. He changed his name from Guru Gobind Rai to Guru Gobind Singh.
After Guru Tegh Bahadur’s death, Guru Gobind Singh was declared the 10th Sikh Guru on March 29, 1676. He vowed to fulfil his father’s dream of establishing a Sikh community and opposed Aurangzeb’s success in turning the Sikhs into Islam. This 2025, we’ll celebrate Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti on 6 January.
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Creation of Khalsa Panth in 1699 by Guru Gobind Singh Ji
The establishment of Khalsa Panth, a Sikh Warrior Community, in the year 1699 was a part of the contribution of Guru Gobind Singh Ji to the Sikh Community. At that time, the Mughal king Aurangzeb wanted the Sikh people to convert to the Islamic religion. Guru Tegh Bahadur ended his life by fighting for his community in Delhi. His suffering death made Guru Gobind Singh to form a Khalsa community in 1699, along with other warriors. He did this to protect innocent people from converting to Islam.
The tradition became a new ceremony for Sikh warriors whose duty was to protect people from religious ill-treatment. Guru Gobind Singh introduced the idea of a 5K. This tradition was for all the Sikh men who had to carry these five things compulsorily: Kesh (uncut hair), Kangha (a wooden comb), Kara (an iron bracelet), Kirpan (a sharp-pointed knife), and Kacchera (short breeches or short trousers).
Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti Significance
Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti, or Prakash Parv, is the birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh, the last 10th Guru. This day, we remember the fearless war of Guru Gobind Ji against the Mughals. The Sikh community exists because of Guru Gobind Singh Ji. He believed in fighting for his community and not letting the Sikh people turn to Islam.
Guru Gobind Singh Ji died on 7 October 1708 at 42. In his birth chart, the weak moon was affected by malefic planets, which could be a significant factor leading to his early death. He wanted his followers and the entire community to follow his teachings of Sikhism. To keep these teachings alive, he created a sacred book known as the Guru Granth, which includes all his teachings. On Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti in 2025, people will remember his sacrifice for his community and teachings.
How is Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti celebrated?
On this day, people gather at the holy place of the Sikh community, Gurudwara, to mark his birth anniversary. On Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti in 2025, people will volunteer for Parkash Utsav, a free sewa in the Gurudwara. All the devotees offer prayers, remember him for his bravery, and reach for his teachings. Devotees discuss his achievements and his sacrifices for the Sikh community.
On this day, people sing and recite Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s teachings in poetry and songs written in the Granth Sahib. Devotees remember previous Gurus and Indian saints, Kabir and Guru Tegh Bahadur. Many offer donations in Gurudwara to enjoy the delicious prasad called Langar.
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Conclusion
As we celebrate the happy Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti in 2025, remember to visit Gurudwara on this day to commemorate the teachings of Great Guru Gobind Singh Ji. It’s one of the most sacred days to be grateful for the sacrifice and learn some of Gobind Ji’s religious teachings.
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