Guru Nanak's Life, Teachings Showing Way To World Passing Through Difficult Phase: PM Modi

The ceremony took place at the residence of National Commission for Minorities, Iqbal Singh Lalpura.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during a programme organised on the eve of the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, in New Delhi (Source: Twitter/BJP)

On the eve of Guru Nanak Jayanti, Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the 553rd birth anniversary celebrations of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji at the residence of National Commission for Minorities, Iqbal Singh Lalpura, in Delhi. "Guru Nanak's life, teachings of Sikh Gurus is like beacon of light showing way to world which is passing through difficult phase," said PM Modi.

The ceremony took place at the residence of National Commission for Minorities, Iqbal Singh Lalpura. 

On the eve of Guru Purab, addressing a programme in Delhi recalling Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji. https://t.co/x4hCgNhVb4

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 7, 2022

PM Modi also offered prayers on this occasion by bowing his head. The Prime Minister often participates in programs related to Sikh Gurus and also visits Gurdwaras.

"We made efforts to pave the way for citizenship to Sikh and Hindu families that were victims of Partition by bringing the CAA law," Modi said at the event held at National Commission for Minorities chairperson Iqbal Singh Lalpura's residence.

Every year, Guru Nanak Jayanti is observed on the full moon of Kartik month. This event will be observed on November 8 this year. Because Guru Nanak Dev was born on this day, it is also referred to as Guru Purab or Prakash Parv. He was born in the year 1469 on the day of Kartik Purnima. This birth anniversary is very special for the followers of Sikhism. Because of this, Sikhs organise numerous events, including kirtan, on this day in gurudwaras around the nation.

The holy book known as Guru Granth Sahib contains a compilation of all of Guru Nanak's teachings. This sacred text, which is centered on the notion that the universe's creator is one, serves as the foundation of the Sikh faith. The day is celebrated in the early morning following a procession to Gurudwaras.