Sri Guru Angad Dev Ji Jyoti Jyota Samai Tithi

Jyoti Jyota Samai commemorates the physical departure of Guru Angad Dev Ji in 1552 at Khadur Sahib (now in Punjab, India). He served as the Sikh Guru for approximately twelve years, during which he strengthened the foundations laid by Guru Nanak and prepared the community for the continuation of the Guruship.

Guru Angad Dev Ji's passing was a moment of both grief and spiritual celebration. He had spent his life propagating the teachings of Guru Nanak, developing the Gurmukhi script, and building institutions that would sustain the Sikh community. His departure marked the continuation of the divine light through the succession of Gurus, culminating in the eternal Guru — the Guru Granth Sahib.

The day is observed with prayers, kirtan, and readings from the Guru Granth Sahib. Devotees remember Guru Angad Dev Ji's selfless service and his role in establishing the institutional framework of Sikhism. The observance reinforces the Sikh belief that the Guru's spiritual light continues to shine through the holy scripture and the community of the faithful.