Since the dawn, people from all walks of life were seen flocking to the city’s prominent gurudwaras, including Bangla Sahib, Rakab Ganj Sahib and Sis Ganj Sahib, to offer prayers and take part in the celebrations.
President Droupadi Murmu extended her warm greetings to citizens on the auspicious occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti (Gurpurab) on Wednesday and urged people to follow the teachings and principles of Guru Nanak Dev to create a harmonious and peaceful society.
The highly revered Gurdwara Nankana Sahib, the birthplace of the founder of the Sikh religion, Guru Nanak Dev, in Pakistan's Punjab province is safe, the Indian government said.
The occasion is observed on the full moon date of Kartik month or commonly called Kartik Purnima every year.
Dhankhar said, “India earned the esteemed stature of Vishwaguru with the sagely wisdom of preceptors and masters like Guru Nanak Dev ji.”
The resolution will be sent formally to the Akal Takht (the highest temporal seat of Sikhs) and the Shiromani Gurudwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC), according to an official spokesperson.
He invited all to participate in the main function on 12 November and also to visit and take darshan at Kartarpur, the dream of which was set to be realised on November 9 when the Prime Minister opens the Kartarpur Corridor at Dera Baba Nanak.
Dedicated to Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji’s 550th Prakash Purb, the Shabad - 'Satguru Nanak Aaye Ne' - and song - 'Guru Da Langha', aim to spread Guru Sahib's message amongst the masses.
Pilgrims visiting Punjab can avail bank’s 55 per cent discount offer on MakeMyTrip on over 200 hotels in Amritsar, Pathankot and Gurdaspur.
Singh further urged the Pakistan PM to waive off $20 fee on all days for the pilgrims visit rather than just two days.
