Guru Nanak Jayanti 2021: When is Gurupurab? Date, Purnima Tithi And Meaning; Kadha Prasad Recipe
Guru Nanak Jayanti, also known as Gurupurab, is one of the most auspicious occasions in the Sikh community. It celebrates the birthday of Guru Nanak Dev – the first Sikh Guru (out of ten Sikh Gurus) and founder of Sikhism (Sikhism). This festival holds great significance for the Sikhs and the community as a whole marks the day with great grandeur. To mark the occasion, Gurdwaras around the world are decorated with lights and diyas and people spend the day praying together, exchanging greetings and performing services to all regardless of their background. , creed or religion (in the name of God/Guru). People show their reverence towards Guru Nanak Dev. The date of Gurupurab changes every year, according to the traditional lunar calendar. It usually falls 15 days after Diwali, and coincides with Kartik Purnima.
When is Guru Nanak Jayanti 2021: Dating and Purnima Tithi:
The year 2021 marks the 552th anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev’s birth. This year, it will be held on November 19, 2021.
Purnima Tithi starts – 12:00 PM on November 18, 2021
Purnima Tithi ends – 02:26 pm November 19, 2021
(Source: drikpanchang.com)
Gurupurab 2021: Importance of Guru Nanak Jayanti; How to celebrate:
Guru Nanak Dev – one of the ten Sikh Gurus – was born in 1469 in Nankana Sahib. He is the founder of Sikhism (Sikhism), that’s why, his birth is considered auspicious and divine. Guru Nanak Jayanti is held to revisit the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev. And one of the main teachings of the Guru is – belief in one God (Ek Onkar) and submission to the will of God (Waheguru). All teachings and principles of Guru Nanak Dev are found in Guru Granth Sahib – the Holy book of Sikhism.
Celebrations begin two days before the birthday, with the Gurdwaras holding the Akhand Path – the 48-hour non-stop reading of the Guru Granth Sahib. On Gurupurab day, celebrations begin with Prabhat Pheri (process) in the early morning (Amrit Vela). Followed by katha, kirtan and langar. People organize free community lunches (langar) for all people, by denomination, creed and religion.
Guru Nanak Jayanti Special: Food Prepared for Langar | Kadha Prasad Recipe:
Although recipes vary from place to place, each Langar typically serves rice, roti, dal, sabzi and lassi. And what is still common in every dish in Langar is Kadha Prasad – a halwa made with wheat, sugar and buffalo milk. Here we bring you some easy tips to make Kadha Prasad at home.
How to do Kadha Prasad. Kadha Prasad Recipe:
To make Kadha Prasad, we need whole wheat flour (mota atta), buffalo milk, sugar and water. Heat ghee in a heavy bottom pan and add mota atta to it. Stir continuously until the color turns light brown. When you see the buttermilk melt, add the sugar. Stir again until the sugar has dissolved. Add water carefully and stir constantly to avoid lumps. When you see the halwa thicken, turn off the heat and serve hot.
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Prepare this scrumptious Kadha Prasad at home and enjoy the festival to the fullest.
Congratulations Guru Nanak Jayanti in 2021!
