Prayers, community service mark Gurpurb

Guru Nanak Jayanti, also known as Gurpurb, was celebrated with religious fervour across the city today. Thousands of devotees thronged gurdwaras since morning to offer prayers.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) also marked Gurpurb with prayers and community service across Delhi, as leaders paid tribute to the Sikh Guru’s teachings of compassion, equality and selfless service.

Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta visited Gurdwara Bangla Sahib to offer prayers on the occasion of Guru Nanak Dev’s birth anniversary.

Calling the visit a deeply spiritual experience, Gupta said the Guru’s divine teachings continue to guide humanity toward harmony and humility.

“The peace and purity of this sacred place inspire us to dedicate ourselves to the welfare of society and the nation. On this pious day, let us all pledge to uphold Guru Nanak Dev’s ideals of unity, compassion and universal brotherhood,” he said.

The Speaker also toured a special exhibition at the gurdwara showcasing rare photographs, manuscripts and depictions from Guru Nanak Dev’s life, including his spiritual journeys and teachings on equality, compassion and honest living.

Gupta said the Guru’s principles of Naam Japna, Kirat Karni and Vand Chakna remain timeless lessons for all generations.

Meanwhile, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, who is currently in Bihar for election campaigning, began her day by offering prayers at Takht Sri Harmandir Ji, Patna Sahib. She prayed for the peace, progress and prosperity of both Bihar and the nation.

In the Capital, Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva’s family continued its long-standing tradition of seva (service) by preparing and distributing langar (community meal) during the Nagar Kirtan in Mayur Vihar. For several years, Sachdeva’s family and friends have participated in the celebration by serving langar to devotees on every Gurpurb. The day was marked by devotion and community spirit across Delhi.