The 547th birth anniversary of 1st Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak Dev ji is being celebrated today with traditional religious fervour and enthusiasm across the country and at many places abroad. It was on this day, Guru ji was born at Rai Bhoi di Talwandi also known as Nankana Sahib in Pakistan.<br/><br/>President Pranab Mukherjee, Vice President Hamid Ansari and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have conveyed greetings to the Nation on the occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti. In a tweet message, Mr. Mukherjee said, Universal vision and humanism of Guru Nanak Devji have been an inspiration to people everywhere and may each one of us endeavor to follow the Guru's profound teachings and work to strengthen the bonds of togetherness. <br/><br/>In his message, Mr. Ansari said, that Guru Nanak Dev Ji is an icon of truth, compassion and righteousness. He said on this joyous occasion he prayed for harmony and peace in the country. In a number of tweets in Gurmukhi, the Prime Minister has said that Guru Nanak Dev ji always inspired people to tread on the path of happiness and unity, besides always following the path of supreme truth. <br/><br/>Akhand Paath Bhog of Sri Guru Granth Sahib was performed today in various Gurdwaras and Gurbani recitation is going on since early morning. Thousands of devotees are assembling at historical gurdwaras related to Gurus Memories since last night. More than 1200 Sikh pilgrims are visiting Nankana Sahib from India. <br/><br/> Devotees are attending the Gurudwaras to pay obeisance and are also taking bath in 'Pavitar Sarovars'. 'Akhand Path' are being rendered at various Gurdwaras in Delhi. A large number of devotees have gathered at the Gurudwara Nanak Piao Sahib, Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib, Gurudwara Rakab Ganj Sahib, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib and Gurudwara Moti Bagh Sahib.
News On AIR | November 14, 2016 11:01 AM
Guru Nanak Jayanti being celebrated with religious zeal across the country