Srinagar, Nov 08: Gurpurab, the 553rd birth anniversary of the founder of Sikhism, Guru Nanak Devji, was celebrated on Tuesday with religious fervour and enthusiasm across Kashmir.
The functions were held at Shaheed Bunga Gurudwara, Barzulla, and Gurdwara Chatti Padshahi at Rainawari.
Braving the cold weather, worshippers flocked to the city’s Gurdwaras to attend special prayers and sermons and paid obeisance at Gurdwaras.
The main function was held at Gurdwara Chatti Padshahi in the Rainawari area of old Srinagar city, while Amira Kadal and Jawahar Nagar Gurdwaras also witnessed heavy rush of devotees.
Many religious and social organizations had arranged “langars” for the devotees at these Gurdwaras.
Devotees expressed their happiness with the arrangements made by the authorities for the festival.
Guru Nanak Jayanti- This celebration also referred to as Guru Nanak’s Prakash Utsav commemorates the birth of the first Sikh Guru. As the founder of Sikhism and one of the most well-known Sikh Gurus, Guru Nanak Dev is held in the highest regard by the Sikh community.
Greeting the people on this auspicious day, All Parties Sikh Coordination Committee (APSCC) Chairman and JKAP Vice President Kashmir Province Jagmohan Singh Raina said that people should follow the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji so that his message of love and peace percolates down. The APSCC Chairman said that the sultimate peace can be achieved if people follow the path set out by Guru Nanak Ji.
Raina said Kashmir held a special place for Guru Nanak Ji since he visited the valley along with his companions, which left an indomitable impact on Kashmir. There are various testimonies and artifacts that confirm the historical lineage of Gurudwara in Leh, Bijbehara, and Ramnagar, as well as many other parts of the Union Territory that are associated with his visit.
Pertinent to mention, Guru Nanak Dev Ji visited Kashmir in 1518 AD and stayed at Bijbehara and Avantipur.
