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Download Solution PDFGurpurab is celebrated to commemorate the birthday of Guru Nank dev ji. He was the _________ guru of Sikhs?
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- Guru Nanak Dev Ji is the first Guru of the Sikhs.
- He founded Sikhism in the 15th century and his teachings form the core tenets of the Sikh faith.
- Gurpurab, also known as Guru Nanak Jayanti, is one of the most significant festivals for Sikhs, celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm.
- The day involves prayers, hymns, and reading of the Guru Granth Sahib, the holy scripture of Sikhism.
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- Guru Nanak Dev Ji was born on 15th April 1469 in a village called Talwandi, now known as Nankana Sahib, in present-day Pakistan.
- His teachings emphasized the importance of equality, love, and goodness, rejecting the caste system and rituals prevalent in society.
- Guru Nanak traveled extensively to spread his message of peace and unity.
- The teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji are encapsulated in the sacred hymns of the Guru Granth Sahib.
- Gurpurab is marked by processions, community meals (Langar), and devotional singing (Kirtan).
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