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Sikhs Mark Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti on December 27, the 359th Birth Anniversary

The annual Prakash Parv honors the tenth Guru’s legacy, from the founding of the Khalsa to enshrining the Guru Granth Sahib as Sikhism’s eternal guide.

Overview

  • Calendar listings, including Drik Panchang, place this year’s observance on Saturday, December 27, 2025.
  • Gurdwaras worldwide are hosting ardas, kirtan and communal langar, with devotees also joining processions known as nagar kirtans.
  • The Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee organized a pre-Jayanti nagar kirtan in the capital, as shown in PTI video coverage.
  • The week is observed as Shaheedi Hafta, a time of remembrance for sacrifices associated with Guru Gobind Singh’s era.
  • Coverage highlights the Guru as a warrior-poet and spiritual leader whose teachings emphasize equality, courage and service.