Chilaray Times's video: GURU NANAK JAYANTI 2019 Govindpuri New Delhi

One of the most important and widely celebrated festivals in the Sikh community is the festival of Guru Nanak Jayanti. Devotees celebrate the festival to commemorate the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Guru Nanak Ji was the founder of Sikhism and was the first of the 10 Sikh Gurus. According to the Hindu calendar, the festival of Guru Nanak Jayanti is celebrated on a full moon day in the month of Kartik. For those who follow the Gregorian calendar, the festival falls in the month of October or November. The celebrations for Guru Nanak Jayanti festival are usually carried out for three consecutive days. Two days prior to his birthday, Akhand Path is held in all Gurudwaras - the holy place of worship for Sikhs.