Gurpurbs are festivals that are associated with the lives of the Gurus. They are
happy occasions which are celebrated most enthusiastically by Sikhs. The Gurpurbs which are regularly celebrated in Nanakmatta Sahib are:
- The birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Ji
- The birthday of Guru Har Gobind Sahib JI
- The birthday of Guru Govind Singh JI
- The martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Ji
- The martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji
- Prakash Utsav of Guru Granth Sahib JI
- Baisakhi
Gurpurbs are celebrated with an Akhand Path which takes
48 hours and finishes on the day of the festival. Gurudwaras are decorated with
flowers, flags and lights. Hymns are sung from the Guru Granth Sahib, poems are
recited in praise of the Gurus and there are lectures on Sikhism. Karah Parasaad ( A sweet-tasting food which is served warm )
& Langars (Free meals ) are served at the Gurudwaras. Ragi,
Dhandi, Kathawatchak are called from the other sikh shrines for the different
religious activities in Nanakmatta Sahib
Activities in the Gurudwara
Nanakmatta Sahib are as follows :
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