Guru Nanak Jayanti

November 5, 2025 6:28 PM

Devotees take holy dip in rivers on Kartik Purnima; Varanasi ghats ready for Dev Deepawali

Devotees across the country gathered at rivers, lakes, and ghats on Wednesday to take holy dips and offer prayers on the auspicious occasion of Kartik Purnima, one of the most sacred days in the Hindu calendar, marking the full moon of the Kartik month. The day is associated with devotion, charity, and the celebration of light, symbolising spiritual purity and the triumph of good over evil. Haridwar: Holy dip at Har Ki Pauri Thousands of devotees thronged Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar from the earl...

November 5, 2025 10:20 AM

PM Modi, President Murmu extend greetings on Guru Nanak Jayanti

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday extended warm greetings to the nation on the occasion of Guru Nanak Dev Jayanti. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “The life and message of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji continue to guide humanity with timeless wisdom. His teachings of compassion, equality, humility, and service are deeply inspiring. Greetings on his Parkash Purab. May his divine light keep illuminating our planet forever.” In a video message, PM Modi el...

November 4, 2025 5:02 PM

President Murmu extends greetings on eve of Guru Nanak Jayanti

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday extended her greetings to fellow citizens on the eve of Guru Nanak Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism. "On the auspicious occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti, I extend my warm greetings and best wishes to all Indians living in India and abroad, especially our Sikh brothers and sisters," the President said in her message. "This occasion inspires us to adopt the ideals and values of Guru Nanak Dev Ji and guides us towards bu...