Guru Nanak Jayanti being observed today

KATHMANDU: The birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, the first Sikh Guru, is being observed by organising various programmes today. It is celebrated on the day of Kartik Poornima, the full moon day in the month of Kartik, every year as per the Lunar Calendar. Guru Nanak was born in 1526 BS in Punjab Province of Pakistan.  He started the concept of humanism by putting casteism to an end. 'Guru Grantha Sahib' — the holy religious scripture of Sikhism, is recited at Rajrajeshwori Nirmal Akhada at Pashupati on the occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti, said Swami Gokulananda. Similarly, Guru Nanak's birth anniversary will be observed by organising various programmes at Guru Nanak's shrine at Bhasmeshwor of Pashupati, Gyaneshwor and Thapathali. By RSS READ ALSO:

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