Guru Nanak Dev

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Nov 30, 2022, 17:49 PM IST

From Golden Temple to Bangla Sahib, Gurudwaras across India illuminate on Gurunanak Jayanti - SEE PICS

The first Sikh guru, Guru Nanak Dev was born at Nankana Sahib near Lahore in present-day Pakistan in 1469.

 

Nov 08, 2022, 23:23 PM IST

'Teachings of Sikh Gurus are like beacon of light', says PM Modi on Guru Nanak Jayanti eve

Extending the greeting for Guru Nanak Jayanti, PM Modi said, India has been blessed to have received spiritual and moral guidance from great teachers like Guru Nanak Dev Ji.

Nov 07, 2022, 23:03 PM IST

Congress failed to merge Kartarpur Sahib within India's territory: PM Narendra Modi

"When the country was partitioned, the people of Congress were there, did they not understand enough that Guru Nanak Dev Ji's Tapobhoomi should be kept in India at a distance of 6 km from the border. Congress members have committed a crime, crushed our sentiments," PM Modi said

Feb 16, 2022, 15:11 PM IST

Kartarpur Sahib Corridor to be reopened today, Punjab cabinet to be part of 'first jatha' to visit holy shrine

The Corridor provides rare visa-free travel from India to Pakistan and vice versa for pilgrims to pray at Holy Gurudwara Darbar. The Centre had earlier decided to reopen the Corridor ahead of Gurpurab, the birth anniversary of the first Sikh Guru and founder of Sikhism - Guru Nanak. 

Nov 17, 2021, 06:07 AM IST

Declare Batala a district before 552nd birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev: Congress MP Partap Singh Bajwa urges Punjab CM

“I have urged the government to dedicate the creation of the district of Batala to the 552nd Parkash Purab (birth anniversary) of Guru Nanak Dev Ji which is being celebrated on November 19,” Bajwa said.

Nov 11, 2021, 15:56 PM IST

SGPC raises eyebrows at dilapidated condition of historical Sikh shrine in Pakistan

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has approached the Pakistan government for immediate repair of historical Gurdwara Nanaksar Sahib, whose building is on verge of collapse.

Jun 16, 2021, 13:05 PM IST

Pakistani Sikhs demand severe punishment for Nankana Sahib aggressors, anger rising among minorities

Pakistani Sikhs are extremely upset with mild punishment to those who attacked the Nankana Sahib Gurudwara. They have demanded stricter punishment for the attackers
Anger is apparently rising among the minorities in Pakistan.

Jan 16, 2021, 11:21 AM IST

Guru Nanak Jayanti 2020: Date, significance, rituals and how Gurpurab is celebrated

Guru Nanak Jayanti holds greater significance for Sikhs and is revered as one of their most important festivals.

Nov 30, 2020, 08:23 AM IST

Guru Arjan Dev's martyrdom: Here's what you should know about the fifth Sikh Guru!

Born in Goindval, Punjab, Guru Arjan Dev Ji was the youngest son of Bhai Jetha, who was known as Guru Ram Das later on, and Mata Bhani - the daughter of Guru Amar Das.

Jun 16, 2020, 10:14 AM IST

Odd-even restrictions lifted in Delhi on November 11, 12 for Guru Parv

To ensure the hassle-free commute on the occasion of the Sikh festival, the Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party decided to do away with the traffic rationalising scheme for two days. 

Nov 11, 2019, 11:48 AM IST

Guru Nanak Dev: A wandering religious preacher, poet, social reformer

"Good conduct is in itself the praise of God." This is the teaching of the first Sikh master, Guru Nanak Dev, whose 550th Prakash Purb (birth anniversary) falls on November 12.

Nov 10, 2019, 09:31 AM IST

Indians visiting Kartarpur Gurdwara Sahib in Pakistan need to carry valid passport, clarifies MEA

Addressing a press conference MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar reiterated that India will follow the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with Pakistan and go by the requirements provided in it. As per the MoU, Indians will need to carry a valid passport, said Kumar, adding that MoUs can't be changed unilaterally and it requires the consent of both the parties.

Nov 07, 2019, 15:59 PM IST

Pakistan High Commission issues over 4,200 visas for Sikh pilgrims from India

Earlier, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan had announced the waive off of certain conditions for the Indian pilgrims who will visit the Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur of Narowal District. The Kartarpur Corridor will be inaugurated on November 9 ahead of the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak on November 12.

Nov 04, 2019, 23:46 PM IST

Light and sound show to mark Guru's birth anniversary

Renowned Punjabi artists like Lakhwinder Wadali, Harbhajan Maan and Kavisher Hardev Singh will also perform.

Nov 04, 2019, 14:07 PM IST

Pakistan govt will spend Kartarpur income on Sikh community, shrines, say officials

The Nation cited government officials saying on Friday that Pakistan does not intend to make money from the Sikh pilgrims but contribute to their welfare.

Nov 01, 2019, 21:20 PM IST

Amarinder Singh urges Imran Khan to extend passport, advance registration waiver to all Indians visiting Kartarpur Gurudwara

Hailing Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's decision on providing the relief to devotees visiting Kartarpur Gurudwara, Amarinder said that he is grateful for the waiver of passport and advance registration condition for Sikh pilgrims.

Nov 01, 2019, 13:25 PM IST

Indian pilgrims won't need passport to visit Kartarpur's Gurdwara Darbar Sahib: Pakistan PM Imran Khan

Taking to Twitter, Khan made the announcements--1) the pilgrims won't need a passport but only a valid identity card and 2) they no longer have to register ten days in advance. He also waived off the $20 service fee but only on the days of the inauguration of Kartarpur Corridor (November 9) and on Guru Nanak's birth anniversary (November 12).

Nov 01, 2019, 08:53 AM IST

Pakistan issues commemorative coin to mark 550th anniversary of Guru Nanak

Meanwhile, India on Tuesday shared a list of 575 pilgrims scheduled to attend the inaugural `jatha` to Gurudwara Kartarpur Sahib through the Kartarpur corridor in Pakistan. The first group of pilgrims from India is expected to depart for the neighbouring country on November 9.

Oct 30, 2019, 13:41 PM IST