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Guru Nanak Dev Ji Joti Jot Divas

Guru Nanak Dev Ji

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Joti Jot Divas — the day Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism, merged back into the Divine Light at Kartarpur on September 22, 1539 (Assu 8, Nanakshahi). He passed Guruship to Bhai Lehna (Guru Angad Dev Ji).

Dates 2026–2027

October 5, 2026

Mantra

ਇੱਕ ਓਅੰਕਾਰ ਸਤਿ ਨਾਮੁ

Ik Onkar Sat Naam

One Universal Creator, True is the Name

✦ Special Note

A solemn observance — distinct from his Parkash Purab (Katik 21 / Nov 5). Devotees attend kirtan and recite Japji Sahib.

Foods Allowed

LangarKarah PrasadDal and sabziRoti and rice

Foods to Avoid

Meat and fishEggsAlcoholTobacco

Meal Idea

Karah Prasad and langar at the Gurdwara — quiet remembrance of the founder's merging back into the Eternal Light

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