Happy Guru Nanak Jayanti 2021: Wishes, Quotes, Images and Whatsapp Status To Share On Gurpurab

Guru Nanak Jayanti is more commonly known as Gurpurab. This day is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism, who was born on the day of Karthik Purnima (the first full moon in November-December) in the year 1469. This year, the 552nd birth anniversary of the first Sikh Guru will fall on November 19.

Guru Nanak was born at Rai Bhoi Ki Talwandi, near Lahore, which is in the Sekhpura district of modern-day Pakistan. A Gurudwara was built at his birthplace in the city now known as Nankana Sahib. It's located in the Punjab province of Pakistan.

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The date of Gurpurab varies from year to year as per the traditional lunar calendar. The festival is celebrated on the day of Kartik Poornima, which is the fifteenth lunar day in the month of Kartik according to the Hindu calendar, and usually falls in the month of November as per the Gregorian calendar.

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This year Guru Nanak Jayanti is celebrated on November 19, 2021, across the country. As people across the world are celebrating Gurpurab, here are the history and significance of Guru Nanak Jayanti 2021, Guru Nanak Jayanti wishes in Punjabi, quotes and messages that you can share with your friends and family on the Gurpurab 2021.

Guru Nanak Jayanti 2021 (Gurpurab): History and Significance

Guru Nanak Dev Ji Jayanti or Prakash Utsav, also known as Guru Purab, is one of the most important occasions for the Sikhs. This day marks the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism (Sikh faith).

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On April 15, 1469, Guru Nanak Dev Ji was born at Rai Bhoi Ki Talwandi, which is the modern-day Sekhpura district of Pakistan. On the birthplace of Guru Nanak Dev Ji a Gurudwara was built and the city is also known as Nankana Sahib. Guru Nanak Dev ji is regarded as a spiritual teacher who founded Sikhism in the 15th century. He started writing the Guru Granth Sahib and wrote 974 hymns in it.

The main verses from the Guru Granth Sahib elaborate that the creator of the universe was one. His verses also propagate selfless service to humanity, prosperity and social justice for all irrespective of any demographic differences. Sikhism also forbids the concept of messengers and reincarnation. The role of a Guru as a spiritual and social master forms the base of Sikh religion.

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Guru Nanak Jayanti celebrations start two days prior to the day of Guru Nanak Jayanti in the Gurudwaras. In Gurudwaras, a 48 hour non-stop recitation of the Guru Granth Sahib, called Akhand Path, is held. A day before Guru Nanak Dev ji¡¯s birthday a procession called Nagarkirtan is organised. The procession is led by five men, referred to as the Panj Pyare, holding the Sikh triangular flag, Nishan Sahib.

Guru Nanak Jayanti 2021: Wishes, Images, Quotes and Greetings for Gurpurab

1. Hope this day fills your life with light, love, and all the joy that you wish for. Happy Guru Nanak Jayanti to you and your loved ones!

2. Gurpurab is a day to honour the preachings of Guru Nanak Dev ji. May he fulfil all your dreams and blesses you from heaven above. Happy Guru Nanak Jayanti!

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3. May you be inspired by the greatness of Guru Nanak Ji, who spread the message of peace and harmony! Happy Guru Nanak Jayanti!

4. May Guru Nanak Dev Ji fulfill all that wishes and shower his blessings on your forever! Happy Guru Nanak Jayanti!

5. Satguru nanak pargataya mitti dhund jag channan hoia, aap ji nu sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji de Purab dian lakh-lakh vadayian.. Happy Gurpurab!

6. May Guru Nanak birthday enlighten your heart and mind with knowledge and sanctity. Happy Guru Nanak Jayanti!

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6. Waheguru Ji ka khalsa, Waheguru ji ki fateh. Happy Guru Nanak Jayanti to you and your family. Happy Guru Nanak Jayanti!

7. Let no man in the world live in delusion. Without a Guru none can cross over to the other shore. May Dev Ji bless you. Happy Gurpurab!

8. Love, Kindness, Service, and Unity, the greatest Guru was a champion of these virtues. I hope for you to imbibe these and make the world a place he would be proud to see. Happy Gurpurab!

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9. The world is rejoicing, I hope you do too! Have an amazing Gurpurab and make it equally joyful to those around you. Happy Gurpurab!

10. May Guru Nanak Ji enlighten your heart and mind with sanctity and knowledge. Happy Gurpurab!

11. Guruji will bless us in joy and pain. For prayers never go in vain, Wish you a Happy Gurupurab!

Happy Guru Nanak Jayanti Wishes in Punjabi

1. Waheguru Ji da Khalsa¡­Waheguru Ji Di Fateh¡­Aap Sab Nu Gurpurab Di Lakh Lakh Vadhaiyan Howe. Waheguru Sab Pe Meher Kare. Happy Guru Nanak Jayanti 2021!

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2. Satguru Nanak Pargateya, Mitti Dund Jag Chanan Hoya, Aap Ji Nu Sri Guru Nanak Devji, De Gurpurab Dian Lakh-Lakh Vadaiyan. Happy Guru Nanak Jayanti 2021!

3. Nanak Nich Kahe Vichaar, Waria Na Jaava Ek Waar, Jo Tud Bhave Sai Bhali Kaar, Tu Sada Salamat Nirankaar, Gurpurb Dee Lakh Lakh Wadai..!!

'Ik Onkar' is the first word of the mool mantra and is considered the most important component in Sikhism. The mool mantra is also significant because it is the opening text of the holy Sri Guru Granth Sahib, which contains the composition and bani of all the ten Sikh Gurus.

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This means: There's only one God, his name is the only truth, he is the only creator, he is fearless, he is without hate, he is immortal, he is beyond birth and death, and by only his grace one can chant his name.