Guru Hargobind Singh Jayanti Date
Guru Hargobind Ji's Birthday is celebration 5th July every year.Guru Hargobind Singh was the 6th guru of the Sikhs.Guru Hargobind Singh Jayanti is one
of the most significant festivals of the Sikhs. This festival is
celebrated as the birth anniversary of Guru Hargobind Singh, who was the
sixth guru of the Sikhs. Guru Hargobind Singh Jayanti is also known by
the names of ‘Gurgaddi Divas’ or ‘Guru Hargobinda Sahib’.
Guru Nanak laid the foundation of Sikh religion in late 15th century. There are about ten million followers of Sikhism in India. According to Sikh religion there were ten Gurus:Guru Angad (Guru 1539-52)
Guru Amar Das (Guru 1552-74)
Guru Ram Das (Guru 1574-81)
Guru Arjun (Guru 1581-1606)
Guru Hargobind (Guru 1606-44)
Guru Har Rai (Guru 1644-61)
Guru Harkrishan (Guru 1661-64)
Guru Tegh Bahadur (Guru 1664-75)
Guru Gobind Singh (Guru 1675-1708).
Guru Amar Das (Guru 1552-74)
Guru Ram Das (Guru 1574-81)
Guru Arjun (Guru 1581-1606)
Guru Hargobind (Guru 1606-44)
Guru Har Rai (Guru 1644-61)
Guru Harkrishan (Guru 1661-64)
Guru Tegh Bahadur (Guru 1664-75)
Guru Gobind Singh (Guru 1675-1708).
About Guru Hargobind Singh
Guru Har Gobind was the sixth guru of the Sikhs. Guru Hargobind Sahib was born at village Guru Ki Wadali in Amritsar district on Harh Vadi 7th (21 Harh), Samvat 1652 according to Nanakshi calendar that corresponds to 19th June, 1595 as per Gregorian calendar.
Guru Hargobind Sahib succeeded Guru Arjan Sahib in 1606 when he was just eleven years old.
Guru Hargobind Sahib carried two swords which are the symbols of shakti (power) and bhakti (meditation). One sword was called ‘Piri’ that was for Spiritual authority and the other for martial Power called ‘Miri’. Riding, hunting, wrestling and scores of other martial sports were introduced. Dhadd-players used to sing the martial songs like Vars to motivate the Sikhs of heroic deeds.
Thus, Sikhs became a military force and always continuously on feet to safeguard their independence.
Guru Sahib gave preaching and praying to the Sikhs and discussions were held on the problems of the Sikh nation. It was insisted that they should resolve their own disputes on their own thus contributed in strengthening the Sikh nation.
Thousands of Sikhs visit the Golden Temple to celebrate the ordination day or ‘Gurgaddi Divas’ of Guru Hargobind Sahib on Guru Hargobind Jayanti. Devotees take a dip into the lake surrounding the most revered Golden Temple; they consider the water of river equal to nectar.
Celebration of Guru Hargobind Singh Jayanti
It is common for large processions to go through markets in India on Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti. People sing devotional songs during the procession and share sweets and a cold drink or a sharbat among the adults and children. There are also special prayer gatherings that are held at places of worship known as Gurudwaras.
Historical lectures are conducted and poems recited as part of praising the Guru on his birthday. Special dishes that are unique to this occasion are prepared and served during the festivities.
