GURU NANAK JAYANTI CELEBRATIONS 2022
Guru Nanak Jayanti, also known as Gurpurab, is the most sacred festival of the Sikh community. It is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of the first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak Dev. The festival is celebrated on the day of Kartik Poornima, which is the fifteenth lunar day in the month of Kartik according to the Hindu calendar, and usually falls in the month of November by the Gregorian calendar.
On this auspicious day, people offer prayers to the first Sikh guru. They worship the Almighty for goodwill of humanity. Several states of India celebrate his birthday as a public holiday. And on the day of Gurpurab, people remember his preachings and recite them. At BBPS GRHM, all religious festivals are celebrated enthusiastically with a conviction that these celebrations promote secularism and bring students closer to each other’s cultural beliefs and traditions to develop respect and understanding for customs and traditions of all religions.
These festivals teach kids about the importance of family, traditions and values. It gives an insight into various culture and its principles. The common aspect while celebrating multiple religious festivals is the expression of gratitude to the Creator. This, in turn, helps children learn the value of good virtues and analyse why they are essential. In keeping with the tradition, Gurpurab was celebrated with great fervour in the school. Special assemblies were conducted in all departments showcasing traditional rituals pertaining to the festival such as Shabad Kirtan, Gidda performances, Prabhat Pheris etc. Digital painting and Poetry Composition competitions on life and teachings of Guru Nanak Dev were organised. Art and Craft activities based on the theme were conducted in the junior classes. Class discussions and speaking activities with Gurpuarb as the theme encouraged students to research extensively and get an insight into culture and traditions of
Sikhism. The above-mentioned activities created a festive and cheerful atmosphere in the school campus and at the same time, ensured mass participation and involvement of students within and outside classes.