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Gurpurbs    

      Gurpurbs are part and parcel of Sikhism. In history we see that the Sikhs have to sacrifice even their lives in order to celebrate the Gurpurbs. Whether it is DEWALI (Bandi Chhor Diwas), VAISAKHI (Khalsa Sajna Diwas), or Martyrdom day of Guru Arjan Sahib (Sahidi Diwas), Sikhs gather and remember their Gurus & pay homage to the great Martyrs. All the Gurpurbs are celebrated with great fervor & enthusiasm by the Sikhs throughout the world. We are giving the account of the main & widely celebrated Gurpurbs
           The birth-day celebrations & Gurpurbs of Guru Sahibs usually last for three days. Generally before the birthday-date Akhand Path is held in the Gurdwara. A large procession (Nagarkirtan) is organised one day before the
birthday. This is led by the Panj Piyaras (Five beloved ones) and thePalki (Palanquin) of Shri Guru Granth Sahib and followed by groups of kirtani Jatha, Various School bands and students, emenent Citizans, Gatka Parties (displaying mock-battle with the traditional weapons), and devotees singing hymns from Guru Granth Sahib in chorus. The passage of the nagarkirtan is decorated with flags, flowers, religious posters decorated gates and banners depicting various aspects of Sikhism. On the Gurpurab day, the Divan begins early in morning at about 4 or 5 a.m. with the singing of Asa-di-var and hymns from Guru Granth Sahib. Sometimes it is followed by katha (discourse), religious and Sikh Historical lectures and recitation of poems in praise of the Guru. Kirtan-Darbars and Amrit Sanchar ceremonies are also held in the Gurdwara hall. After Ardas and distribution of Karah Parshad (sweet pudding) the Langar (food) is served to one and all and there is kirtan till late in the night, the distribution of langar continues to the end of the programme.
2004 Gurpurbs
 
Month Date Gurpurab
January 5

Avtar Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji

31

Avtar Sri Guru Har Rai Ji

March 14

Gurgadi Sri Guru Har Rai Ji

19

Jotijot Sri Guru Hargobind Ji

April 14

Vaisakhi

  16

Gurgadi Sri Guru Amar Das Ji

16

Jotijot Sri Guru Angad Dev Ji

  16

Jotijot Sri Guru Harkrishan Ji

  16

Gurgadi Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji

  18

Avtar Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji

  18

Avtar Sri Guru Angad Dev Ji

May 2

Avtar Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji

23

Avtar Sri Guru Amar Das Ji

June 11

Gurgadi Sri Guru Hargobind Dev Ji

16

Shahidi Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji

July 5

Avtar Sri Guru Hargobind Ji

23

Avtar Sri Guru Harkrishan Ji

September 1

First Prakash of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji (1604)

  16

Gurgadi Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji

  16

Jotiot Sri Guru Ram Das Ji

  16

Gurgadi Sri Guru Ram Das Ji

  16

Jotijot Sri Guru Amar Das Ji

  18

Gurgadi Sri Guru Angad Dev Ji

  22

Jotijot Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji

October 9

Avtar Sri Guru Ram Das Ji

  20

Jotijot Sri Guru Har Rai Ji

  20

Gurgadi Sri Guru Harkrishan Ji

  20

Gurgadi Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Nander

  21

Jotijot Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji

November 24

Gurgadi Sri Gobind Singh Ji

  24

Shahidi Sri Guru Tegh Bahadhur Ji

  26

Avtar Sri Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji
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