{"id":78036,"date":"2025-11-01T11:23:37","date_gmt":"2025-11-01T05:53:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/?p=78036"},"modified":"2025-11-06T14:34:13","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T09:04:13","slug":"guru-nanak-jayanti","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/guru-nanak-jayanti\/","title":{"rendered":"Guru Nanak Jayanti 2025: Celebrating the First Sikh Guru"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">Guru Nanak Jayanti is the most prominent festival among the Sikh community, where all the Sikh people unite to pay honour and gratitude to Baba Guru Nanak &#8211; the first Sikh Guru. Let&#8217;s get details on Guru Nanak Jayanti 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Guru Nanak Jayanti 2025 Date and Time<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Guru Nanak Jayanti Date:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Wednesday, November 5, 2025<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Purnima Tithi Begins:<\/strong> 10:36 PM on Nov 04, 2025<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Purnima Tithi Ends:<\/strong> <span class=\"dpInlineBlock\">06:48 PM on Nov 05, 2025<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/instaastro.app.link\/dV9EUvg5Zub\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-83692\" src=\"https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/13105318\/FREE-Kundli-1-1-300x103.jpg\" alt=\"free kundli online\" width=\"801\" height=\"274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/13105318\/FREE-Kundli-1-1-300x103.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/13105318\/FREE-Kundli-1-1-150x51.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/13105318\/FREE-Kundli-1-1.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Who Was Guru Nanak Dev?\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Guru Nanak Dev Ji<\/b> (born 1469) is the founder of Sikhism, worshipped as God&#8217;s enlightened soul. In fact, h<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">e dedicated his life to teaching the <b>universal message of humanity<\/b>, equality, and oneness with the Divine.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\">The celebration of <b>Guru Nanak Utsav<\/b> honours his birth and the sacred wisdom of his teachings. In fact, his deep life-changing principles, promoting selfless service and unity among mankind, continue to spread globally even today.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Teachings of Guru Nanak\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">Guru Nanak Jayanti 2025 marks the <strong>556th birth anniversary of the great spiritual guru<\/strong>. So, as you explore the religion of Sikhism, you\u2019ll come across various teachings of Baba Guru Nanak.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first word he discovered was &#8220;<strong>Ik Onkar&#8221;<\/strong>, which means only one God exists. This is one of the most important mantras among the Sikh community.<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"citation-165\">Baba Guru Nanak also taught that devotees must indulge themselves in &#8220;<\/span><b><span class=\"citation-165\">Sewa<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-165 citation-end-165\">,&#8221; meaning selfless service.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\">\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>The Three Golden Pillars of Guru Nanak&#8217;s Teachings<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"citation-164 citation-end-164\" style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">Guru Nanak Dev Ji structured his spiritual message around three fundamental principles. In turn, these ensured a balanced life of devotion, honest work, and communal welfare:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Naam Japo:<\/strong> This means chanting God&#8217;s name. It teaches that chanting God&#8217;s name helps you eliminate negative desires, anger, greed, attachment, and ego.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Vand Chhako: <\/strong>This indicates the importance of the famous proverb &#8220;Sharing is loving.&#8221; So, it means sharing all that you have with others, and it is one of the principles of Sikhism.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kirat Karo:<\/strong>This is another principle of Sikhism that Guru Nanak Ji teaches. He says that one must always be honest and not follow the path of dishonesty for one&#8217;s own advantage.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>History &amp; Significance Of Guru Nanak Jayanti\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\">The celebration of the most prominent festival among the Sikh people started after devotees saw Guru Nanak as their first Guru. So, let&#8217;s see the history and significance behind Happy Guru Nanak Jayanti.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Guru Nanak Jayanti History<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Guru Nanak Dev Ji was born in 1469 CE at Rai Bhoi di Talwandi, now known as Nankana Sahib in Pakistan, to parents Mehta Kalu Chand and Mata Tripta Devi. F<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">rom a young age, he showed a deep spiritual inclination and questioned strict social hierarchies. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">At the age of 30, he is said to have experienced a divine revelation, after which he began to travel and preach a message of love, equality, humbleness, and devotion to one God. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Moreover, he spent most of his life in Kartarpur, a village in central Punjab.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Guru Nanak Jayanti Significance\u200b<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Honouring the First Guru:<\/strong> The festival is a time for the Sikh community to unite in paying honour and gratitude to Baba Guru Nanak, whom devotees recognise as their first Guru.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Celebrating a Universal Message:<\/strong> It signifies the remembrance of Guru Nanak&#8217;s dedication to teaching a universal message of humanity, equality, and achieving oneness with God.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Upholding Sacred Wisdom:<\/strong> The celebration is important as it honours both the birth of Guru Nanak and the sacred wisdom of his teachings, which continue to spread globally.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Reinforcing Life-Changing Principles:<\/strong> The day about Guru Nanak Jayanti underscores the continued relevance of his principles, which promote selfless service and unity among all people.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>How is Gurpurab Celebrated?\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">The major thing about Guru Nanak Jayanti is its deeply inspirational ritual followed by the Sikh religion. So, know the step-by-step ritual for Guru Nanak Jayanti 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>1. Prabhat Pheri\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">Prabhat Pheri is the first ritual that marks the auspicious celebration of Guru Nanak Jayanti. On this day, devotees move in and around the nearby areas of the Gurudwara to signify <strong>love &amp; unity<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"> This ritual starts early in the morning, when people of all ages can join the processions. Moreover, it informs people that this is the day to show their service and love towards God.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>2. Akhand Path\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">Akhand Path is a significant ritual that allows the devotees to <strong>connect with God closely<\/strong>. This is a ritual where devotees sit still in the Gurudwara to read the holy book of Sikh Guru Granth Sahib daily.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"> Moreover, when you start reading the holy book, you must not take a break in between. You have to continuously read the holy book, which includes 1430 pages and takes 48 hours to complete.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>3. Langar\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">Langar is one of the most important aspects of Sikhism in Guru Nanak Jayanti 2025. It represents the importance of quality and selfless service to people. The Gurudwara has a community kitchen to cook and serve in bulk. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"> People volunteer by cooking meals, serving others, and washing dishes, which demonstrates their <strong>humanitarian and selfless nature<\/strong>. Moreover, anyone, irrespective of religion, can come, eat and even serve in Langar.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>4. Kar Seva: The Practice of Selfless Labour<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><span class=\"citation-148\">The concept of <\/span><span class=\"citation-148\">Kar Seva<\/span><span class=\"citation-148 citation-end-148\"> is a living expression of Guru Nanak&#8217;s teaching to serve mankind.<\/span> <span class=\"citation-147 citation-end-147\">It involves voluntary, unpaid service (like cleaning or food preparation) performed without any expectation of reward.<\/span> Hence, <span class=\"citation-146\">this physical service reinforces the values of <\/span><strong><span class=\"citation-146\">humility and equality<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"citation-146 citation-end-146\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>5. Nagar Kirtan\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">On the day of Guru Nanak Jayanti, all the Sikh people gather to start a procession in <strong>unity<\/strong>. Moreover, this includes a beautifully decorated doli or palanquin, containing the holy book of Guru Granth Sahib. Also<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">, Sikh people walk around the streets and sing devotional Sikhism songs and prayers.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>6. Gurbani Kirtan\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">The Gurbani Kirtan is performed to conclude the celebration of Guru Nanak Jayanti. Here, all the people gather in the Gurudwara while singing devotional songs and meditating together. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"> The Gurbani Kirtan is the <strong>true word of the Guru<\/strong>. So, people listen to it silently to enlighten their minds. It is performed by Hari Bhakti Parayan.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>7. The Sacred Offering: Kadha Prasad<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">Following the prayers and the conclusion of the Akhand Path, a sacred offering known as Kadha Prasad is distributed to all devotees. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">This sweet, warm semolina pudding is blessed during the Gurbani Kirtan, and its equal distribution symbolises <strong>God&#8217;s equal grace upon all mankind<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Dos and Don&#8217;ts In Guru Nanak Jayanti 2025<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\">During Guru Nanak Jayanti 2025, devotees observe several customs to honour the principles of the Sikh faith. The Guru Nanak Jayanti significance is also established through certain dos and don&#8217;ts to follow.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Dos to follow in Guru Nanak Jayanti<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\">\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"><strong>Engage in Seva:<\/strong>\u00a0Participate in selfless service, such as volunteering in the community kitchen (Langar) or cleaning the Gurudwara premises.\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"><strong>Cover Your Head:<\/strong>\u00a0As a sign of respect, always cover your head with a scarf or cloth before entering a Gurudwara.\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"><strong>Partake in Langar:<\/strong>\u00a0Share the community meal served in the Gurudwara, sitting on the floor to embrace equality and humility.\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"><strong>Listen to Gurbani:<\/strong>\u00a0Attend prayer sessions and listen to hymns (<em>Kirtan<\/em>) and spiritual discourses to connect with the Guru&#8217;s teachings.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Donts to follow in Guru Nanak Jayanti<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\">\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Avoid Conflict:<\/strong>\u00a0Refrain from engaging in arguments, gossip, or using harsh language, as the day is meant for peace and reflection.\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>No Negative Thoughts:<\/strong>\u00a0Avoid acting on negative emotions like ego, anger, and greed, which contradict Guru Nanak&#8217;s core teachings.\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Do Not Discriminate:<\/strong> Treat everyone with equality, regardless of their background, especially when participating in the Langar during Guru Nanak Jayanti 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Don&#8217;t Be Disrespectful in the Gurudwara:<\/strong> Do not enter with shoes on or an uncovered head, and maintain a quiet, respectful behaviour during prayers.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Summary<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\">Guru Nanak Jayanti 2025 is the most famous Sikh festival, honouring the first Guru, Baba Guru Nanak, on Kartik Purnima. It celebrates his teachings on one God (Ik Onkar), equality, and selfless service (sewa). Moreover, his key principles include honest work, sharing, and chanting God&#8217;s name. Festivities involve prayers, processions (Nagar Kirtan), community meals (Langar), etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;\"><b style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;\"><div class=\"custom-faq\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"> <div class=\"faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"faq-question\"><h4 class=\"faq-question-heading\" itemprop=\"name\">1. When is Guru Nanak Jayanti?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">The Guru Nanak Jayanti falls in November. Baba Guru Nanak Dev was born during the Purnima of Kartik Month.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"faq-question\"><h4 class=\"faq-question-heading\" itemprop=\"name\">2. What is Guru Nanak most famous for?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">Guru Nanak is famous as the founder of the Sikh community. Moreover, his several teachings and dedication instruct people to follow the path of sincerity, love, equality and harmony.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"faq-question\"><h4 class=\"faq-question-heading\" itemprop=\"name\">3. How do Sikhs celebrate Guru Nanak&#039;s birthday?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">During the celebration of Guru Nanak Jayanti, people indulge themselves in various activities and rituals such as volunteering for Langar, Prabhat Pheri, Akhand Path, Nagar Kirtan and Gurbani Kirtan.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"faq-question\"><h4 class=\"faq-question-heading\" itemprop=\"name\">4. What is the meaning of Gurpurab?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">Gurupurab is derived from two words: Guru, meaning Teacher or Master, whereas purab represents the Hindu word Parv, meaning festival. So, this is the auspicious time to acknowledge the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"faq-question\"><h4 class=\"faq-question-heading\" itemprop=\"name\">5. What do we eat on Gurupurab?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">On the festive occasion of Gurpurab, Langar is disturbed to all the devotees in the Gurudwara. Some foods include Chana dal Khichdi, Amritsari Kulche, Meethe Chawal and Kadha Prasad.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"faq-question\"><h4 class=\"faq-question-heading\" itemprop=\"name\">6. 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