Guru Nanak Jayanti 2025: Date, Timings, and Significance of Gurpurab

New Delhi | November 4, 2025 Guru Nanak Jayanti, also known as Gurpurab or Guru Nanak Prakash Utsav, is one of the most sacred and celebrated festivals in Sikhism. The day marks the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism and the first of the ten Sikh Gurus, whose teachings continue to guide millions around the world. In 2025, Guru Nanak Jayanti will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 5. The festival is observed every year on the full moon day (Purnima) in the month of Kartik, which typically falls between October and November. This year marks the 556th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. According to Drik Panchang, the Purnima tithi will begin at 10:36 PM on November 4 and end at 6:48 PM on November 5. The day’s key timings include sunrise at 6:36 AM and sunset at 5:33 PM, with the Brahma Muhurat between 4:52 AM and 5:44 AM. Celebrations begin two days before Gurpurab with Akhand Path — a continuous 48-hour recitation of the Guru Granth Sahib in Gurudwaras. The day before Gurpurab, devotees organize Nagarkirtan processions led by the Panj Pyare (Five Beloved Ones), where hymns are sung and teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji are shared. On the main day, devotees participate in Prabhat Pheris (early morning prayers), listen to kathas, sing kirtans, and share community meals at langars, emphasizing equality, unity, and compassion — the core values of Guru Nanak’s teachings. Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s message of honesty, humility, and service to humanity remains deeply relevant today, reminding people to walk the path of truth and kindness. The festival not only celebrates his birth but also reinforces the timeless principles of faith and selfless living that form the foundation of Sikhism. Light of Wisdom: Celebrating Guru Nanak Jayanti 2025 The sacred festival of Guru Nanak Jayanti, also known as Gurpurab, will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. The day marks the 556th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism and the first of the ten Sikh Gurus. His teachings of truth, compassion, humility, and equality continue to inspire people around the world. Falling on the full moon day of the Kartik month, Gurpurab is one of the most important days in Sikh tradition. Celebrations begin two days earlier with the Akhand Path — a continuous 48-hour reading of the Guru Granth Sahib. On the eve of Gurpurab, devotees take out Nagarkirtans, singing hymns and spreading messages of peace and love. On the main day, Gurudwaras are beautifully decorated, and devotees gather for Prabhat Pheris, Kirtans, Kathas, and Langars, symbolizing community service and unity. The teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji remind us that faith lies not just in prayer, but in serving humanity with selflessness. May this Gurpurab bring light, wisdom, and harmony into every heart.