Guru Gobind Singh Ji Gurpurab, also known as the Prakash Utsav, is the birth anniversary of the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji. It is celebrated with great fervor and devotion by Sikhs all around the world. Guru Gobind Singh Ji was a spiritual master, warrior, poet, and philosopher who played a significant role in shaping Sikhism and standing up against injustice and tyranny.
On this auspicious day, Sikhs gather at Gurdwaras to offer prayers, participate in kirtan (devotional singing), and listen to discourses about Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s teachings and life. The day is also marked by the distribution of langar (community meal) and seva (selfless service) as a way of honoring the Guru’s teachings of equality, compassion, and service to humanity.
Guru Gobind Singh Ji Gurpurab 2025 Nanakshahi Calendar
Nanakshahi Calendar 2025
The Nanakshahi Calendar is a modern calendar based on the solar calendar system that was designed by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) to fix the dates of Sikh Gurpurabs and other important Sikh events. The Nanakshahi Calendar follows the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji as the starting point of the year and is used by Sikhs worldwide to determine the dates of Sikh festivals and historical events.
In 2025, Guru Gobind Singh Ji Gurpurab falls on January 5th according to the Nanakshahi Calendar. Sikhs will commemorate this auspicious occasion with prayers, kirtan, and seva, reflecting on the teachings and legacy of Guru Gobind Singh Ji.