Happy Gurpurab 2024: Shri Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti is celebrated as the Prakash Parv of the 10 Sikh Guru, Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. The day commemorates his birth anniversary in December or January each year. On this day, followers pledge to uphold Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s teachings and path.
The Gurpurab is dedicated to honoring and remembering the great poet, philosopher, spiritual leader, and warrior. Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji founded the Khalsa Sikh warrior community and is credited with introducing the five Ks, or articles of faith worn by Khalsa Sikhs.
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Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti 2024: Date
In 2024, Shri Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti will be celebrated with great pomp and enthusiasm on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. The 358th birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh was celebrated.
Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti 2024: History
Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji was the 10th Guru of the Sikh religion and introduced the five K’s of Sikhism such as kangha, kesh, kachera, kara and kirpan. Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji was born as Gobind Rai at Patna Sahib, also known as Takht Sri Patna Sahib (now in Patna), to Shri Guru Teg Bahadur Shri who was the 9th Guru of Sikhism, and Mata Gujri.
Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji was born in 1666 on Saptami Tithi, Shukla Paksha (the waxing moon phase) of the month Poh (Paush) as per the Nanakshahi calendar. Shri Guru Gobind Singh’s Jayanti falls every year in December or January according to the Gregorian calendar.
When was Guru Gobind Singh Ji born?
As per the Drik Panchang, Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji was born on Paush Shukla Saptami. In 2024, Paush Shukla Saptami Tithi starts on 16 January at 23:57 and concludes on 17 January at 22:06.
Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti 2024 wishes, images and quotes
Waheguru Ji Da Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Di Fateh. A Happy Guru Gobind Singh Birthday!
“If you are strong, torture not the weak, And thus lay not the axe to thy empire.” ― Guru Gobind Singh, Zafarnama
“Shed not recklessly the blood of another with thy sword, Lest the Sword on High falls upon thy neck.” ― Guru Gobind Singh, Zafarnama
- “The greatest comforts and lasting peace are obtained when one eradicates selfishness from within.” -Guru Gobind Singh
- “The ignorant person is totally blind. He does not appreciate the value of the jewel.” -Guru Gobind Singh
- “It is nearly impossible to be here now when you think there is somewhere else to be.” -Guru Gobind Singh