President Droupadi Murmu and Devotees Celebrate Guru Nanak Jayanti with Reverence Across India
On November 5, 2025, President Droupadi Murmu extended greetings on Guru Nanak Jayanti, urging reflection on Guru Nanak Dev's teachings of truth, justice, and equality. Devotees nationwide, including in Amritsar, Delhi, and Mumbai, participated in prayers, hymns, and community feasts. The festival marks the 556th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, founder of Sikhism, emphasizing unity and compassion.
President Droupadi Murmu conveyed warm wishes on the auspicious occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti, calling on citizens to embody the values of Guru Nanak Dev — including truth, justice, compassion, and equality — to foster a harmonious society. Shared via social media, her message highlighted the importance of living honestly and sharing resources. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta also extended greetings, encouraging people to follow Guru Nanak's teachings of equality and selfless service. Across India, devotees observed the day with great devotion: in Amritsar, thousands bathed in the Amrit Sarovar at the Golden Temple and took part in kirtans and langars; in Delhi and Mumbai, people visited prominent gurdwaras to pay homage. Guru Nanak Jayanti, or Gurpurab, commemorates the 556th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism, and is celebrated with spiritual fervor through hymns, processions, and acts of service that emphasize his messages of one God, humility, and universal brotherhood.
