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Vice President Hamid Ansari and Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh greeted the nation on the occasion.
Ansari said that Guru Nanak Devji, the founder of Sikhism, is an apostle of universal love, piety and spiritual faith. His divine teachings guide us on the path of social harmony and unity.
In his message, Dr. Singh said that the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev, of peace and unity are very relevant in today's world.
"A Society without discrimination and distinction - the vision of Guru Nanakji is the vision towards which we should strive," he added.
The anniversaries of Sikh Gurus are known as Gurpurabs (festivals), and celebrated by Sikhs with devotion.
Gurpurabs mark the culmination of Prabhat Pheris, the early morning procession that starts from the gurdwaras and then goes around localities singing shabads (hymns).
The celebrations also include the three-day Akhand path, during which the Guru Granth Sahib is read continuously, from beginning to end without a break.
On the day of the festival, the Granth Sahib is also carried in a procession on a float, decorated with flowers, throughout a village or city.
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Gurunank Devji is a saint reverred by al mankind irrespective of cast, creed, race and religion.He travelled far and wide upto Mecca to enable mankind see life in its purest form; a life of simplicity, fellowfeeling,tolerance and brotherhood. In nwhichever direction he travelled, he spread the essance and sweet smell of peace and happiness, and the benefits of people joining hands for mutual upliftment. Never did he recommend that people leave the society.He wanted all to live together and share the God gifted fruits of togetherness, that we are all equal in His eyes and we are insignificant in finding faults in each other.GuruNanak Devji will live in our hearts for ever. We want to let our Sikh brothers know He is as much ours as He is their. We LOVE Gurunanak Devji