GURU NANAK JAYANTI POEM IN ENGLISH
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Celebration of his Birthday is Guru Purab as well as Guru Nanak Jayanti
This is one of the most sacred days of Sikh community
Yes, all festivals of Sikhs surround the ten Gurus of Sikh
Their contribution is great for the improvement of Sikh religion and Sikh community.
Guru Nanak Jayanti or Guru Purab is an auspicious day for the Sikh community
All the Gurudwaras start the day with early morning prayers
Rituals are the same in all the Gurudwaras
Celebration starts two days (48 hours) before the Guru Nanak Jayanti by reading the holy book Guru Granth Saheb
The Gurudwaras are decorated beautifully
On the second day 24 hours before the Guru Nanak Jayanti there is a religious march
This religious march is led by five people
Sikh flag “Nishan Saheb” is carried by the five people leading the religious march
There are other four main members who carry the Palki or Carriage
The carriage contains the holy book Guru Granth Saheb
All the other members march along singing hymns and other folk lores.
After the march is over, there comes the time to display bravery
It is well-known that Sikh community is known for their bravery
Swordsmen show their art of swordmanship
This is shown by mocking to many battles fought by their Gurus with traditional weapons
After completion of 48 hours there comes the most auspicious day Guru Purab
The puja and the chanting begins early in the morning by 5.00AM
Followed by reading their holy book and kirtan (hymn chanting)
A langer or community meal is usually organized
People from different walks of life are welcome to be part of the Jayanti celebration
Traditional vegetarian foods are served to the guests.
People of almost all classes and background come together for the celebration
At around 1.20AM Gurbani is sung
This is the actual time at which Guru Nanak Dev Ji was born
The kirtan ends at around 2.00AM making the end of the Birth Anniversary
This day is a great day for people of Sikh community and Northen belt of India
The Sindhis also celebrate this festival
On this auspicious day Melas or Fairs are organized
There is a splendid display of bravery by the swordsmen
Visit to North India during November or this festival time is enjoyable and worthwhile.
The tourists enjoy buying culture-based artifacts like the traditional talwars and kartars
Fulkaridupattas, karas are also available to purchase in the fairs
In the fairs and melas delicious delicacies are must and people enjoy it very much
Guru Nanak Jayanti (Birth Anniversary) brings a sense of togetherness among the people
It also brings up positivity in the environment
Sikh, Punjabi and Bhangra go hand-in-hand and people get good amount of Bhangra Dance
Beats of Drums and fireworks add beauty and glamour to the festival.
Lucky people get the opportunity to take a dip in the holy water
This is exactly in the middle of the Golden Temple
With the holy dip here, all the sins are washed away and person becomes clean
In the Golden Temple, Amritsar, there is a big langer
Thousands of people are served with good hygienic food
Tourist Volunteers are allowed at Gurudwaras and temples to help
Tourists are eager to provide help in kitchen, serving and cleaning up the premises
This can be called as absolute experience for the tourists
They get lot of satisfaction and peace of mind.
During Gunu Nanak Jayanti mostly in November everything best of Sikhs is available in Northern India
One can get the glimpse of fashion to bravery to food to religiousness
The beauty of enjoyment increases a lot because Guru Nanak Jayanti is no doubt the most organized festival ever in India
We are able to see everything about Sikh religion
We can appreciate the people and their way of life
India is a great country
India is incredible
Sikhs have rich tradition and culture
Let us live together and appreciate each other
But in this new world culture, let us keep our unique identity for ever
Let Guru Nank Dev Ji’s blessings be for all humanity
Let us all live in peace and prosperity.
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