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  14 pilgrims denied entry into Pakistan for Guru Nanak’s birth anniversary event: 'You're not Sikh'

  India | November 05, 2025 15:49 IST

  Notably, around 2100 people were cleared by the Union Home Ministry to visit Pakistan for the occasion. Islamabad had issued travel documents for approximately the same number of visitors.

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  Guru Nanak's Udasis: The spiritual journeys that redrew South Asia's religious boundaries

  India | November 05, 2025 10:08 IST

  Guru Nanak Dev birth anniversary: Guru Nanak’s journeys stood out for their deep commitment to interfaith dialogue, promoting unity across religious and social divides. He engaged directly with Hindu pandits, Buddhist monks, Sufi mystics, and Islamic scholars etc.

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  School Holidays Guru Nanak Jayanti 2025: Are schools, colleges closed on November 5?

  Education | November 05, 2025 8:19 IST

  School Holidays Guru Nanak Jayanti 2025: Guru Nanak Jayanti is a gazetted holiday in the states of Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh, where schools and colleges will be closed for the Guru Nanak Jayanti celebrations.

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  Guru Nanak Jayanti 2025: Date, meaning and Gurpurab traditions you should know

  October 30, 2025 7:46 IST

  Guru Nanak Jayanti 2025 will be celebrated on Wednesday, 5 November. From glowing gurudwaras and soul-soothing kirtans to langar seva and early morning processions, this sacred day celebrates Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s message of equality, truth and oneness, which is “Ek Onkar Satnam”.

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  Pakistan: Hindu pilgrim on way to attend 555th birth anniversary event at Nankana Sahib shot dead

  World | November 15, 2024 19:54 IST

  Rajesh Kumar, the victim was accompanied by his brother-in-law and a friend when he was intercepted by robbers on the Mananwala-Nankana Sahib Road. The robbers looted them and shot Kumar after he resisted.

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  Guru Nanak Jayanti 2024: Why is Gurpurab called Prakash Parv? Know teachings of founder of Sikhism

  Lifestyle | November 15, 2024 15:43 IST

  Know the significance of Guru Nanak Jayanti 2024, celebrated as Prakash Parv, symbolizing the enlightenment brought by Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Explore his profound teachings of equality, humility, and selfless service that shaped Sikhism.

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  Pakistan: Sikh pilgrims from India reach Lahore for Guru Nanak’s birth anniversary celebrations

  World | November 15, 2024 13:11 IST

  Pakistan has issued a total of 3,000 visas to Indian Sikhs for the event. During their stay, pilgrims will be provided with accommodation, food, transportation, and medical facilities.

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  Happy Guru Nanak Jayanti 2024: Wishes, messages, images, WhatsApp and Facebook status to share

  Lifestyle | November 15, 2024 6:30 IST

  Celebrate Gurpurab by sharing heartfelt wishes, messages, and images on Happy Guru Nanak Jayanti 2024. Find the perfect WhatsApp and Facebook status to honor Guru Nanak Dev Ji's teachings of peace, compassion, and unity on this sacred day.

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  When is Guru Nanak Jayanti 2024? Know date, timings, history, significance and more about Gurpurab

  Lifestyle | November 14, 2024 20:33 IST

  Guru Nanak Jayanti 2024, also known as Gurpurab, will be celebrated on November 15. This important Sikh festival marks the birth of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, and is observed with prayers, processions, and celebrations to honor his teachings and legacy.

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  Guru Nanak Jayanti 2023: Know about the importance of Prakash Parv

  Lifestyle | November 27, 2023 8:55 IST

  Guru Nanak Jayanti 2023: The birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji is celebrated on Kartik Purnima. People of Sikh religion also consider this day as Prakash Parv and today, Guru Granth Sahib is recited in the Gurudwaras.

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  Why do we celebrate Gurunanak Jayanti? Know details

  Lifestyle | November 27, 2023 11:23 IST

  The celebration of Gurunanak Jayanti holds immense significance for Sikhs as well as people from other communities. It is a day to remember the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev and strive towards building a better and more inclusive society.

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  Part of London's Havelock Road to be renamed after Guru Nanak

  World | November 30, 2020 21:40 IST

  A west London council said that it has been agreed to rename a road in its heavily Punjabi suburb of Southall as Guru Nanak Road, with the announcement coinciding with Guru Nanak’s 551st birth anniversary being marked as Gurpurab across the world on Monday.

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  Guru Nanak Jayanti 2020: Date, significance, celebrations, wishes

  Books & Culture | November 29, 2020 22:35 IST

  Guru Nanak Jayanti, also known as Gurpurab or Prakash Utsav, is celebrated across the globe to mark the birth anniversary of the first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak Dev. The Guru Nanak Jayanti will be celebrated on Monday, November 30, this year. Know the date, time, significance and celebrations.

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  Guru Nanak's birth anniversary: Congressional resolution to be sent to Akal Takht Jathedar

  India | December 21, 2019 10:55 IST

  A top US Senator has said that he is sending to the Akal Takht Jathedar a special copy of the Congressional resolution, authored by him, commemorating the 550th birth anniversary of Sikhism founder Guru Nanak Dev. The resolution (S Res 393), passed by the United States Senate unanimously on November 14, recognises the contribution and sacrifices made by Sikhs of the United States and the discrimination they have faced in the country and around the world.

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  Bengal to construct building to mark Guru Nanak's 550th birth anniversary

  India | November 11, 2019 19:59 IST

  Speaking before a congregation of Sikhs on the eve of Guru Nanak's birthday, Banerjee said she had told city mayor Firhad Hakim to identify land for the building in the south-eastern fringes of the city

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  Bengal to construct building to mark Guru Nanak's 550th birth anniversary

  India | November 11, 2019 19:59 IST

  Speaking before a congregation of Sikhs on the eve of Guru Nanak's birthday, Banerjee said she had told city mayor Firhad Hakim to identify land for the building in the south-eastern fringes of the city

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  Traffic advisory for Guru Nanak birth anniversary program on Monday

  India | November 10, 2019 16:13 IST

  Delhi Police has issued a traffic advisory asking commuters to avoid certain roads on Monday which fall on the route of 'Nagar Kirtan' procession as part of the 550th birth anniversary celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev, officials said.

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  Tens of thousands converge on Guru Nanak Dev's holy town

  India | November 10, 2019 14:50 IST

  Tens of thousands of devotees from across the globe are converging every day in this holy town associated with the founder of Sikhism, Guru Nanak Dev, whose 550th birth anniversary falls on Tuesday.

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  Guru Nanak Dev one of India's most democratic spiritual leaders:Naidu

  India | November 06, 2019 15:10 IST

  At a special commemorative session of the Punjab Assembly to mark the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, Naidu said the guru's vision was timeless and, "has as much relevance today as it was when it was expounded five centuries ago.”

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  Guru Nanak's 550th birth anniversary: Pak issues commemorative coin

  World | October 30, 2019 13:39 IST

  Guru Nanak's 550th birth anniversary celebrations: Pakistan on Wednesday issued a commemorative coin to mark Guru Nanak's 550th birth anniversary in November. In a Facebook post, Prime Minister Imran Khan shared a picture of the coin.