Guru Govind Singh Jayanti
festivalsAlso known as: Guru Govind singh Jayanti
Guru Govind Singh Jayanti
Guru Govind Singh Jayanti does not occur in 2026.
Guru Govind Singh Jayanti at a Glance
Guru Govind Singh Jayanti is fixed by the lunar calendar to Pausha Shukla Saptami, the 7th tithi of the waxing (Shukla) fortnight of Pausha.
- Tithi rule
- Pausha Shukla Saptami (Purnimanta)Shukla SaptamiPausha month
- Tithi swami and group
- Surya · Bhadra Tithi
About Guru Govind Singh Jayanti
Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti, also known as Gurpurab, celebrates the Prakash Parva (birth anniversary) of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the tenth and last human Sikh Guru. Born in 1666 in Patna, Bihar, Guru Gobind Singh Ji was a spiritual master, warrior-poet, and the founder of the Khalsa Panth in 1699. His life exemplified unwavering courage, spiritual discipline, and the eternal fight against tyranny and injustice.
Guru Gobind Singh Ji transformed Sikh identity by instituting the Amrit Sanchar ceremony, giving Sikhs the five Kakaars (Kesh, Kara, Kanga, Kachera, Kirpan), and establishing the Khalsa as a collective body committed to righteousness. He also declared the Guru Granth Sahib as the eternal Guru before his passing, ensuring that divine guidance would remain accessible to all Sikhs.
His literary contributions, including the Jaap Sahib, Tav-Prasad Savaiye, and parts of the Dasam Granth, are treasures of spiritual poetry and philosophy. On his Jayanti, Gurdwaras are illuminated, Nagar Kirtans fill the streets, and communities come together in prayer, Seva (selfless service), and Langar (community kitchen), reflecting the Guru's teachings of equality and devotion.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti is observed with Akhand Path, Kirtan, Seva, and Langar in remembrance of the tenth Guru.
- Visit the Gurdwara early in the morning and participate in the Prakash Utsav celebrations.
- Join or organize an Akhand Path (continuous 48-hour reading) of the Guru Granth Sahib.
- Listen to Kirtan and Katha (discourse) highlighting the life and teachings of Guru Gobind Singh Ji.
- Participate in Seva, especially in the Langar kitchen, serving food to all regardless of background.
- Take part in Nagar Kirtan processions, singing Gurbani and carrying the Nishan Sahib.
- Reflect on the Guru's message of courage, justice, humility, and devotion to the One Divine.
Guru Govind Singh Jayanti: Frequently Asked Questions
Pausha Shukla Saptami; its swami is Surya, a Bhadra Tithi.
Pausha Shukla Saptami: 01:59 PM, Thu, Jan 14, 2027 to 02:14 PM, Fri, Jan 15, 2027 (IST).
He founded the Khalsa Panth, gave Sikhs their distinct identity, and declared the Guru Granth Sahib as the eternal Guru.
Through Akhand Path, Kirtan, Nagar Kirtan, Langar, Seva, and illumination of Gurdwaras.
Note: times are shown with their date; a Panchang day runs from sunrise to sunrise.
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