New Delhi [India], Nov 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings to the country on the auspicious occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti on Saturday, and recalled the true life path and golden teachings of the Sikh Guru Nanak.

"On Guru Nanak Jayanti we bow to the venerable Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji and recall his noble thoughts," Modi wrote on Twitter.

See the video message here.

In an over one-minute long video message, the Prime Minister shared his feelings on the Sikh Guru  Nanak and urged all to take in his teachings.

"He cared for the welfare of all mankind and considered all castes the same. He stressed on women empowerment and respect for women,” PM Modi said.

President Ram Nath Kovind also warmly greeted the country and urged all to go behind the steps of the Sikh Guru.

Guru Nanak Jayanti, also recognized as Guru Nanak Gurpurab, celebrates the birth of the first Guru Nanak and is considered one of the holiest festivals among Sikhs.

Guru Nanak Gurpurab, also known as Guru Nanak's Prakash Utsav, celebrates the birth of the first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak.