Gurpurab (Punjabi: ਗੁਰਪੁਰਬ (Gurmukhi)), alternatively spelt as Gurpurb or Gurpurub, in Sikh tradition is a celebration of an anniversary of a Guru's birth marked by the holding of a festival. [1][2][3][4] Depiction of Guru Nanak's birth from a Janamsakhi painting.

Gurpurb, a compound of two words, i.e. guru, the spiritual preceptor, and purb, parva in Sanskrit, meaning a festival or celebration, signifies in the Sikh tradition the holy day commemorating one or another of the anniversaries related to the lives of the Gurus.

Apr 12, 2007 · Gurpurb is the a term generally used to refer to celebration associated with the birthdays of the Sikh Gurus. The celebration is generally similar for all the various Gurpurbs; only the Shabads (hymns sung and history of a particular occasion is different.

Nov 20, 2023 · Sikhs are preparing to mark the most sacred day in their calendar with Guru Nanak Jayanti, the festival also known as Gurpurab. The holy event commemorates the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the...

Mar 22, 2022 · Guru Nanak Jayanti, often referred to as Gurpurab, is the most significant holiday for adherents of the Sikhism faith. It is commemorated to mark the birth anniversary of Guru …

Dec 29, 2024 · Gurpurab is a way for Sikhs to pay homage to their Gurus, who are considered spiritual guides and teachers. It is an opportunity for Sikhs to come together in a Gurdwara …

As the name suggests, Guru Nanak Gurpurab celebrates the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, who is the first Guru of the Sikhs and the founder of Sikhism. In 2025, it will be held on the Wed, 5 Nov, 2025. In 2024, the day was marked as the 555th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. How is Guru Nanak Jayanti Celebrated?

Gurpurb, also known as Gurpurab, is a term used in Sikhism to refer to the celebration of the birth, gurgaddi diwas, martyrdom or demise day of Sikh Guru. The word "Gurpurb" is a combination of two words: "Gur" meaning Guru, and "purb" meaning day or occasion.

Gurpurbs are traditional Sikh holy days commemorating anniversaries related to the lives of the 10 Gurus. The birthday, date of accession to the Guruship and date of martyrdom/passing are commemorated for each of the 10 Gurus every year. Due to the fact that the Lunar Calendar is used to determine the dates, the dates of celebration vary each year.

Discover the significance of Gurpurbs in Sikhism, commemorating Guru anniversaries with vibrant processions, sacred readings, and communal meals.