Guru Nanak Dev was the founder and first guru of Sikhism. His birth anniversary is celebrated in Sikhism as Prakash Parv or Guru Parv. It is one of the biggest festivals of Sikhism. On this day, morning rounds are taken out and the word 'kirtan' is organized in 'Gurdwara'. People decorate their homes and Gurdwaras with lights and anchors are installed across the city. Guru Nanak Jayanti or Guru Parv is celebrated on the full moon day of Kartik month. This year Guru Parv is celebrated on Friday, 19th November.

The festival of Guru Parv or Guru Nanak Jayati is celebrated on the full moon day of kartik month. This year, the festival will be celebrated on Friday, 19th of November. Guru Nanak Dev was the founder of Sikhism and the first Guru of Sikhs. Their lives and teachings show the right path not only to religion but also to the entire human race. That is why his birthday is celebrated as Prakash Parv. Guru Nanak Dev was born on the day of Kartik Purnima in 1469 AD.

His birthplace is currently at Talwandi in Pakistan's Punjab province. Where Gurdwara exists today is named Nankana Sahib. Nankana Sahib Gurdwara was built by Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Guru Nanak Dev had taught the worship of an incorporeal God, opposing idolatry. Guru Nanak dedicated his life to removing the evils and evils of the immediate society.

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