Which of the following festivals of the Sikh community is celebrated on the full moon day of Kartik month as per the Hindu calendar?

The Correct answer is Guru Nanak Jayanti.

Key Points

• Guru Nanak Jayanti is one of the most significant festivals of the Sikh community.
• It is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism.
• This festival is celebrated on the full moon day (Purnima) of the month of Kartik, as per the Hindu calendar.
• Guru Nanak Dev Ji was born in the year 1469 in Nankana Sahib, which is now in Pakistan.
• The celebration includes prayers, singing hymns (Kirtans), and processions in Sikh communities worldwide.
• The Akhand Path, a non-stop recitation of the Guru Granth Sahib, is a central part of the celebrations.
• Langar, a community meal, is served to everyone regardless of caste, religion, or social status, symbolizing equality and community service.

 Additional Information

• Lohri
  • Lohri is a popular festival celebrated primarily in Punjab and Haryana.
  • It marks the end of winter and the beginning of the harvest season.
  • The festival is celebrated with bonfires, traditional songs, and dances like Bhangra and Gidda.
• Hola Mohalla
  • Hola Mohalla is a Sikh festival celebrated a day after Holi.
  • It was started by Guru Gobind Singh Ji and serves as an occasion to demonstrate martial arts and military exercises.
  • The festival is primarily observed at Anandpur Sahib in Punjab.
• Baisakhi
  • Baisakhi marks the harvest festival in Punjab and is celebrated in mid-April.
  • It also commemorates the formation of the Khalsa Panth by Guru Gobind Singh Ji in 1699.
  • The day is significant for both farmers and the Sikh community.