555th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji

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555th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji

Why in news?

• Recently Berwick Springs Lake, located in Narre Warren, Australia has been renamed Guru Nanak Lake, in honour of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, founder of the Sikh faith.

Guru Nanak Jayanti:

• Guru Nanak Jayanti, or Gurpurab as it is also known, is the birth anniversary of the founder of Sikhism, Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
•  In 2024, it will be celebrated onNovember 15 to commemorate the 555th birthday of Guru Nanak, who was born in 1469 C.E. in what is now Nankana Sahib, Pakistan.

Importance of the Guru Nanak Jayanti:

•  This day is of extreme importance for Sikhs and is celebrated through several rituals and collective activities that reflect the core of Guru Nanak's teachings.
• This day highlights his teachings of equality, selfless service, devotion to God, and universal love.
• Celebrations include processions, prayers, and community meals (Langar), emphasizing his values of justice and compassion.
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