Guru Nanak Jayanti 2025: Date, Timings, History, and Significance of Gurpurab

Guru Nanak Jayanti: A Sacred Festival of Deep Spiritual Importance for Any Sikh. It is the celebration of the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji-the person who invited Sikhism into the world and was the first of the ten Sikh Gurus. Devotees have celebrations in all seriousness-they visit Gurudwaras for prayers, kirtan, and langar, and also meditate on Guru Nanak's eternal message of equality, peace, and selfless service.

Guru Nanak Jayanti 2025 Date

It is observed on full moon day (Purnima) during the Kartik month, according to the Hindu lunar calendar. The Guru Nanak Jayanti in 2025 will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 5, which is the 556th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.

Purnima Tithi and Auspicious Timings

According to Drik Panchang, here are the key timings for Guru Nanak Jayanti 2025:

Purnima Tithi Begins: 10:36 PM on November 4, 2025

Purnima Tithi Ends: at 6:48 PM on the 5th of November, 2025

Sunrise: 6:36 AM

Sunset: 5:33 PM

Brahma Muhurat: 4:52 AM to 5:44 AM

Vijaya Muhurat: 1:54 PM to 2:38 PM

Pratah Sandhya: 5:18 AM to 6:36 AM

🙏 The History and Significance

Guru Nanak Jayanti marks the birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, who was born in 1469 in a place then called Talwandi (now Nankana Sahib in Pakistan). His teachings preach truth, compassion, humility, equality, and dedication to God. In fact, the festival celebrates his birth and reaffirms the principles he stood for.

Usually, the celebrations commence two days earlier with Akhand Path, a 48-hour uninterrupted reading of the Guru Granth Sahib, which is the holy scripture of the Sikhs.

Nagarkirtan processions start one day before Gurpurab, with the Panj Pyare leading the choirs as they sing hymns and preach the works and teachings of Guru Nanak. By the time the festivities actually begin, the Prabhat Fheris (early morning processions) are in full swing, followed by Kirtans, Kathas, and Langar that extend community service toward equality.

🌼 The Essence of Gurpurab

The occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti is to remind that message of the Guru — "Naam Japo, Kirat Karo, Vand Chhako": meaning the worship of God’s name, and then an honest way of making money, which includes giving away. The celebration asks men to walk the path of justice, humbleness, and service to mankind.