Guru Parab
The birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev - the first (and founder) guru of
the Sikh faith, is celebrated with great fervour on the full moon day of Kartika
(in November). Also known as Jyototsava, it is one of the most sacred festivals
of the Sikhs. Akhand Paath , recitation of Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh holy
book, takes place in gurudwaras all over the country, lamps are lit, the Guru
Granth Sahib is taken out in procession, free langars (meals) are arranged
and prasad (holy food) is distributed. Celebrations at the Golden Temple in
Amritsar Punjab , are particularly impressive.
