Sri Guru Angad Dev Ji Guru Gaddi Tithi

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Also known as: Guru Angad Dev Guru Gaddi Diwas

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Sri Guru Angad Dev Ji Guru Gaddi Tithi

About Sri Guru Angad Dev Ji Guru Gaddi Tithi

Guru Gaddi Tithi celebrates the day when Guru Angad Dev Ji was formally installed as the second Sikh Guru by Guru Nanak Dev Ji. This momentous event occurred in 1539 at Kartarpur, when Guru Nanak, having tested and found Guru Angad Dev to be the most devoted and capable of his disciples, passed the Guruship to him. The event is a cornerstone of the Sikh tradition of succession through divine appointment rather than hereditary inheritance.

Guru Nanak Dev Ji tested his sons and other disciples but found Guru Angad Dev (born Lehna) to be the most devoted follower. In a dramatic ceremony, Guru Nanak covered Guru Angad with a sheet and asked the congregation to seek blessings from the 'new Guru.' This act confirmed Guru Angad as the rightful successor. The choice demonstrated that the Guruship was based on spiritual merit and divine selection, not family lineage.

On Guru Gaddi Tithi, Gurdwaras hold special prayers and kirtan in honour of the occasion. Devotees reflect on the importance of the Guru-shishya (teacher-disciple) relationship in Sikhism and the continuity of the divine light through the succession of ten Gurus. The day is a reminder of the sacred trust that each Guru carried and passed on to the next.

Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules

The day is observed with prayers, kirtan, and reflection on the Guru-shishya relationship and the continuity of the Guruship.

Step-by-Step Fasting Procedures:

Attend the special prayer service at the Gurdwara.
Listen to the Katha (discourse) about the succession of the Guruship.
Reflect on the Guru-shishya relationship and the importance of spiritual merit.
Serve in langar and honour the tradition of divine appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is Guru Gaddi?

Guru Gaddi refers to the seat or throne of the Guruship — the formal installation of a Guru as the spiritual leader of the Sikh community.

Q: How was Guru Angad Dev Ji chosen?

Guru Nanak Dev Ji tested his disciples and found Guru Angad (born Lehna) to be the most devoted. He formally installed him as the second Guru in a ceremony at Kartarpur in 1539.

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