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On Monday, on the occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti, the sacred shrine Golden Temple was illuminated. The festival is also known as Gurpurab.It is a holy festival that marks the birth anniversary of the first guru of Sikhism, Guru Nanak Dev. He was also the founder of Sikhism.The celebration is well known for its fervent devotion, spiritual gatherings, and the recitation of hymns from the Guru Granth Sahib, the holy scripture of Sikhism.Annually, the auspicious occasion is held on the full moon date of Kartik month, also known as Kartik Purnima. Parkash Utsav is also celebrated on this day.Here are some photos related to Guru Nanak Jayanti. Have a look:
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Illuminated Golden Temple ahead of Gurpurab, birth anniversary of the first sikh guru, Guru Nanak Dev, in Amritsar. (PTI Photo)
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Sikh warriors display traditional martial art skills during a religious procession ahead of the birth anniversary of the first Sikh guru, Guru Nanak, in Hyderabad. (AP Photo)
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A Sikh warrior displays traditional martial art skills during a religious procession ahead of the birth anniversary of the first Sikh guru, Guru Nanak, in Hyderabad. (AP Photo)
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A horse rider pull a cart during a religious procession ahead of the birth anniversary of the first Sikh guru, Guru Nanak in Hyderabad. (AP Photo)
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Sikh devotees perform ‘Gatka’, an ancient form of Sikh martial arts, during nagar procession ahead of the birth anniversary celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev, at the Golden Temple in Amritsar.. (PTI Photo)
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Sikh children perform in a Nagar Kirtan (religious procession) ahead of Gurpurab, birth anniversary of the first Sikh guru, Guru Nanak Dev, in Ranchi. (PTI Photo)
