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Thursday, 10 November 2011

543rd Birth Anniversary of Guru Nanak

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Amritsar / New Delhi, Nov.10 (ANI): Sikh devotees took a holy dip in the holy pond at Golden Temple here, on the 543rd anniversary of the birth of the founder of Sikhism, Guru Nanak Dev, on Thursday.
"The festival is always celebrated with great zeal in Amritsar. Devotees come and take a holy fall on this occasion.
Their wishes will be carried out on this one. Guru Ram Das, blesses and fulfills the wishes of everyone, as is the birthday of first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak Dev Ji, "said Manjeet Kaur, a devotee.
Devotees also flocked to the Sikh gurdwaras in New Delhi, especially in the Gurdwara Banglasahib.
 "Today is the anniversary of Guru Nanak Devji. This is an important day not only for us but for all, as he gave the message to spread love and peace," said Pradeep Singh, a devotee.
Guru Nanak was born in 1469 at Nankan Sahib village, now in Pakistan. Troubled by frequent conflicts between Hindu and Muslim communities, he tried to work out a synthesis of the two religions.
His convictions gained popularity among the masses and eventually evolved into a religion of the Sikhs. After his death in 1539, his students became his successor.
Most of the Sikh population of India lives in northern India, particularly in Punjab and the capital, New Delhi.

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