Srinagar, Nov 19: Gurpurab, the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Devji, was celebrated on Friday with religious fervor and enthusiasm across Jammu and Kashmir.
The main function in Kashmir was observed at Chatti Padshahi Gurdwara at Rainawari, where hundreds of devotees offered special prayers.
A large number of Sikhs also joined the special prayers at Shaheed Bunga Gurdwara Barzulla.
A similar function was also held at Baramulla Chatipadshahi, where hundreds of Sikhs offered special prayers.
Special ‘langar’ were also organised for the devotees in various Gurdwaras.
Celebrations were also held in other local Gurdwaras including in Jawahar Nagar, Indira Nagar, Allochibagh, Barzulla, Tral, Rangreth and Pattan.
The Gurdwaras were beautifully decorated to mark the occasion. Members of Sikh community also illuminated their respective houses in the evening.
A large number of Muslims and Pandits greeted the Sikh brethren here on the occasion.
All Party Sikh Coordination Committee (APSCC) Jagmohan Singh Raina said Kashmir had a special place for Guru Nanak Ji as the revered founder of the Sikh faith had visited the Valley.
“There are various testimonies and artifacts which confirm the historical lineage with Gurdwaras in Leh, Bijbehara and also at Ramnagar,” he said.
Raina said that Guru Nanak Ji preached against caste system and carried out a campaign against the suppression that was going on at various places at that time.
In its greetings message, the APSCC leaders Naranjan Singh, Ajeet Singh Mastana, Sant Singh, Dr Jaipal Singh Bali, Davinder Singh, Gurdayal Singh and others wished and prayed for peace and happiness in the world.
“Ultimate peace can be achieved if people follow the path set out by Guru Nanak Ji. Guru Nanak Ji has visited the Valley along with his companions which left an indomitable impact on Kashmir,” the APSCC said in its greetings message.
Guru Nanak Sahib, the founder of Sikhism was born on 15 April 1469 at Rai-Bhoi-di Talwandi in the district of Shekhupura in Pakistan, now Nanakana Sahib.