Guru Nanak Jayanti 2025 LIVE: Guru Nanak Dev Ji founded Sikhism in the 15th century. Every year the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji is celebrated on the full moon day of Kartik month. This festival is a symbol of equality, unity, love and service for the people of Sikh religion, which is also called ‘Guruparva’ or ‘Prakash Parva’. Guru Nanak Ji’s birth anniversary is celebrated with great pomp all over the world.

This festival is one of the most sacred festivals of Sikhism, which provides an opportunity to connect with him and absorb his teachings. Prakash Parva is celebrated with great pomp on the full moon day of Kartik month, which can usually be in the month of October or November. This special day is completely dedicated to Guru Nanak Dev Ji.

When is Guru Nanak Jayanti? (Guru Nanak Jayanti 2025)

According to the Hindu calendar, the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji is celebrated every year on the full moon date of Kartik month falling between October or November. This year, the full moon date of Kartik month is falling on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, which will start at 10:36 pm on November 4 and end the next day on November 5 at 6:48 pm.

In such a situation, this year the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak ji will be celebrated on 5 November 2025. This 556th anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev will be celebrated.

According to religious beliefs, Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji was born on Kartik Purnima in the year 1469. From then till today, Prakash Parv is celebrated every year on the full moon day of Kartik month.

At the same time, some people also believe that Guru Nanak Dev Ji was born in the month of April, but the Sikh organization celebrates it in the month of Kattak (Kartik). This day is seen as a symbol of spreading the light of Guru’s knowledge, hence it is also called ‘Prakash Parv’.

How is Prakash Parv celebrated?

• Akhand Path Sahib is recited on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. This lesson starts two days before the festival and ends on the day of Prakash Parv.
• On this day, people of Sikh community also organize Shabad-Kirtan.
• Along with sermons, kirtan, langar is also organized grandly in all the Gurudwaras.
• This festival is also a symbol of service and charity. Therefore, people of the Sikh community especially serve and donate on this day.
• On the day of Prakash Parv, people light lamps in their homes and Gurudwaras are decorated in a grand manner.

Religious importance of Guru Parva

Guru Nanak Sahib’s birth anniversary is a symbol of equality, love and service in Sikhism. On this day, Akhand Paath is enjoyed by singing Sangat Kirtan. Importance of Guru Parv of Guru Nanak Dev Ji: It is a day to assimilate the teachings related to Sikhism and the thoughts of the first Guru.

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Today on Tuesday (November 4), a group of Sikh pilgrims left for Pakistan from the SGPC office amidst cheers to celebrate the Prakash Parv of Guru Nanak Dev Ji at Nankana Sahib. Let us tell you that this group will go to Pakistan via Attari Wagah Border.

Under the leadership of the Jathedar of Akal Takht Sahib, this group will celebrate the Prakash Parv of Guru Nanak Dev Ji tomorrow (5 November) at Nankana Sahib in Pakistan. A group of Sikh devotees will return to India on November 13 after visiting the Gurudwaras of Pakistan.

What did Akal Takht Sahib’s Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh say?
Jathedar of Akal Takht Sahib, Giani Kuldeep Singh Gadgaj, who was leading the group, while congratulating everyone on the Prakash Parv of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, said that every Sikh prays every day to visit the long-lost Gurudwara Sahib, so today that prayer of the devotees going is going to be fulfilled. He further said that such groups should continue to go and the Government of Pakistan should open Kartarpur Sahib again for Sangat darshan.

The group is being led by SGPC member Bibi Gurinder Kaur, while Sardar Gurmeet Singh Boohe is accompanying the group as its deputy leader. Along with this group, Akal Takht Sahib’s Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gadgaj is also going, who will lead the Sangat.

Special function organized in SGPC office
The devotees accompanying the group say that they are fortunate that they are going to visit Gurdwara Sahib in Pakistan. They do not have words to explain that they are going to celebrate Prakash Parv at the birth place of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Before the departure of the contingent, a special function was organized at the SGPC office, where the leaders leading the contingent were honoured. The Sangats said that they are extremely excited because they are going to visit the historical Gurudwaras of Pakistan for the first time.

Input (Gagandeep Singh)

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Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has greeted the Hindu community living in the country and around the world on the occasion of Diwali. He has written a tweet on social media platform X.

Taking to his official Twitter handle, he wrote, “Just as the lights of Diwali illuminate homes and hearts, may this festival dispel darkness, enhance harmony and guide us towards peace, compassion and shared prosperity.”

On the auspicious occasion of Diwali, I extend my heartfelt greetings to our Hindu community in Pakistan and around the world.

As homes and hearts are illuminated with the light of Diwali, may this festival dispel darkness, foster harmony, and guide us all toward a future of…

— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) October 20, 2025

Shahbaz Sharif made this appeal to the people

Shehbaz Sharif said that the spirit of Diwali, which inspires light over darkness, good over evil and hope over despair, strengthens our collective resolve to overcome challenges like intolerance and inequality in the society. The Prime Minister called upon all citizens to ensure that every person, regardless of religion or background, can live in peace and contribute to progress.

Diwali is being celebrated today all over the world

Today Diwali is being celebrated with great enthusiasm all over the world. This festival symbolizes the culture and religious traditions of India and gives the message of victory of light over darkness, good over evil. People are busy preparing by decorating their houses with lamps, rangoli and lights. There is a lot of activity in the markets too, sweets and firecrackers are being sold in abundance. There is an atmosphere of happiness and celebration everywhere.

On this auspicious day, people celebrate with their family and friends. Cleaning the house, performing puja and making traditional dishes like laddu-riwai are common. Lighting the sky with firecrackers is also a special part of Diwali. Diwali is not only a religious festival but also an important part of our social and cultural life. This festival gives the message of love, harmony and unity, which is important for the prosperity and progress of the country.

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Diwali is celebrated with great enthusiasm every year in India. This is an important festival of Sanatan Dharma. Diwali falls every year 20 or 21 days after Dussehra. In such a situation, this year it is coming exactly 20 days after Dussehra i.e. on October 20, 2025.

But have you ever wondered why Diwali is celebrated only 20 days after Dussehra every year? Actually, there is a very interesting reason behind this and most people do not know about it. Let us know about this.

Why is Diwali celebrated only 20 days after Dussehra?

Perhaps you too may not know what is the reason behind celebrating Diwali 20 or 21 days after Dussehra. Actually, there is a religious belief behind this, about which Maharishi Valmiki has told in his written Ramayana. According to Valmiki Ramayana, Lord Rama had killed Lanka’s ruler Ravana and handed over the golden Lanka to his younger brother Vibhishana and after this Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya. During this time, it took him 20 days to return to Ayodhya. After this, as soon as Lord Ram arrived, all the residents of Ayodhya city lit lamps to welcome him. From that very day this festival started being celebrated as Diwali and it started falling every year 20 or 21 days after Dussehra.

What does Google Map say about these 20 days?

If we analyze the reason for celebrating Diwali after 20 days, many interesting things come to light and you can check it in many ways. Just as Lord Shri Ram had traveled from Sri Lanka to India, today’s Google Map can easily calculate and tell the traveling distance between the two locations. For this you have to open Google Map of your phone. After this, go to the start point and select Sri Lanka and select Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh as the destination. After searching it, you will see that the total distance between them is 3127 km. Then as soon as you click on the walking distance icon, you will see that the total time will show 491 hours i.e. 20 and a half days. For this reason, Diwali is sometimes celebrated 20 days after Dussehra and sometimes 21 days.

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When it comes to Diwali, rows of lamps, shining markets and the smell of sweets come before our eyes. Today’s India sparkles with modern lights, but even centuries ago, when there was no electricity, the glow of Diwali was equally special. History tells that the fragrance of this festival reached the Mughal courts also. The walls of the palaces of the emperors, who were often known for their Islamic discipline, were illuminated with lamps on the night of Diwali.

At that time Diwali was not just a religious festival but had become a symbol of the fusion of cultures. From Emperor Akbar to Muhammad Shah included this festival in their royal tradition. In the Mughal Sultanate, it was given a new name ‘Jashn-e-Chiraga’, i.e. Festival of Lights.

Special courts were held on the occasion of Diwali.

Akbar’s era was not only the golden age of Mughal rule but also a period of cultural co-existence. He never showed hesitation in adopting Hindu customs. During Diwali, every corner of Agra Fort and the streets of Fatehpur Sikri was illuminated with rows of lamps. Historian Abul Fazal has written in ‘Ain-e-Akbari’ that Akbar used to hold special courts on the occasion of Diwali. Royal banquets were held in the courtyard of the palace decorated with lamps, in which Hindu and Muslim courtiers used to sit together. His courtiers Birbal and Begum Jodhabai were considered the soul of this event.

The form in which Diwali is celebrated today with firecrackers and fireworks started during the Mughal period. In the 18th-19th century, the Nawabs of Bengal and Awadh patronized festivals like Durga Puja and Diwali and organized spectacular fireworks. According to Dr. Katherine Butler Scofield, fireworks had become common on Diwali by the 18th century. Some scholars opposed this festival and called it un-Islamic, but Akbar accepted it as a festival of love and light. For them, this festival was more than a religious ritual, it was a symbol of unity and harmony.

Between 1720-1748, Diwali began to be celebrated in a royal style during the reign of Muhammad Shah Rangeela. Preparations started weeks in advance in the palaces of Delhi and Agra. Innumerable lamps were lit around the fort and the fragrance of sweets spread throughout the court.

Shahjahan made Diwali more grand

Emperor Shahjahan made Delhi the capital and built the Red Fort and made Diwali more grand. He started the tradition of lighting the sky lamp. In the Red Fort, huge lamps were lit on 40 yard high pillars, whose light spread across the entire Chandni Chowk. The palace would be decorated with lamps, chandeliers and lampshades, there would be music and poetry gatherings in the court and the king would watch the lights from the balcony.

During the reign of Aurangzeb, the celebration of Diwali remained formal. He considered it the tradition of Hindu kings. Nevertheless, the royal families of Jodhpur and Jaipur sent gifts every year on Diwali and people continued to light lamps in their homes.

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what is tihar

Tihar is also called Yama Panchak. It is associated with Yamraj, the god of death, and his sister Yamuna. This festival shows respect for nature and living beings. A special ritual is performed every 5 days on this festival.

Kaag Tihar first day

Kaag Tihar is celebrated on the first day of Tihar. It is dedicated to crows. Actually, crows are considered the messengers of Yama. On this day, people feed sweets and grains to Kaag so that all the sorrows in their house get destroyed and good luck comes in the coming years.

second day kukur tihar

Kukur Tihar is celebrated on the second day which is dedicated to dogs. Dogs are considered protectors and messengers of Yamraj. Tilak is applied on their forehead and they are fed delicious food as a mark of respect.

Gai Tihar third day

Cows are worshiped on the third day. Cows are a symbol of wealth and prosperity in Hindu culture. In the evening, houses are decorated with lamps and lights and Lakshmi Puja is performed.

fourth day goru tihar

This day has been dedicated to bulls. This day is dedicated to honoring the hard work of oxen in agriculture. This day is celebrated to commemorate the important role of animals in maintaining human livelihood and to express our gratitude towards them.

fifth day bhai dooj

Bhai Dooj is celebrated on the fifth day. It is a celebration of the sacred bond between brothers and sisters. On this day, sisters apply tilak on the forehead of their brothers and pray for their long life and prosperity. Brothers give gifts to their sisters.