Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti 2025: Date, Significance, Celebrations and More
Date:
Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti, also known as Gobind Diwas, falls on 5 January 2025, Sunday.
Significance:
Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti commemorates the birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth and final Sikh Guru. He was born in Patna Sahib, Bihar, in 1666. Guru Gobind Singh is revered for his spiritual teachings, martial skills, and the establishment of the Khalsa Panth, the Sikh warrior community.
Celebrations:
Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti is celebrated with great devotion and reverence by Sikhs worldwide. Major celebrations are held at historical Sikh gurdwaras, including:
- Patna Sahib, Bihar: Guru Gobind Singh’s birthplace
- Anandpur Sahib, Punjab: Where the Khalsa Panth was founded
- Hazur Sahib, Nanded: Where Guru Gobind Singh passed away
Key Features of the Celebrations:
- Akhand Path: Continuous reading of the Guru Granth Sahib (the Sikh holy scripture) for 48 hours or more.
- Kirtan: Devotional singing of hymns from the Guru Granth Sahib.
- Langar: Free communal meal served to all, regardless of religion or background.
- Vishesh Divans: Special religious assemblies with discourses on Guru Gobind Singh’s life and teachings.
- Gatka Demonstrations: Performances of Sikh martial arts.
- Historical Enactments: Re-enactments of important events from Guru Gobind Singh’s life.
- Nagar Kirtan: Festive processions with floats and musical instruments.
Importance:
Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti is a reminder of Guru Gobind Singh’s unparalleled contributions to Sikhism. His teachings of spirituality, courage, and equality continue to inspire and guide Sikhs today. The celebrations also foster a sense of unity and brotherhood within the Sikh community.
Additional Facts:
- Guru Gobind Singh was a prolific writer and composed several scriptures, including the Dasam Granth.
- He initiated the Amrit ceremony, which marks the initiation into the Khalsa Panth.
- He introduced the five articles of faith for Sikhs (Kesh, Kanga, Kara, Kachera, Kirpan).
- He fought valiantly against the Mughal Empire to protect the rights of Sikhs.
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