Guru Govind singh jayanti vishesh

Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti 2021: The last of the ten Sikh Gurus, Guru Gobind Singh was born on December 22, 1666 in Patna, Bihar. However, Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti is calculated according to the lunar calendar. This year marks the 354th birth anniversary of the great Guru Gobind Singh. It will be celebrated on 20 January. It is one of the most auspicious festivals for the Sikhs.  Guru Gobind Singh was not just a great warrior, philosopher, poet but also a spiritual master. He was only nine years old when he became the leader of the Sikhs after the death of his father, Guru Tegh Bahadur. Guru Gobind Singh established the Sikh warrior community of Khalsa in the year 1699. He also introduced the five Ks- articles of faith that are worn by the Sikh warriors, Kesh (uncut hair), Kara (a steel bracelet), Kanga (a wooden comb), Kaccha - also spelled, Kachh, Kachera (cotton underwear) and Kirpan (steel sword). To commence this day, the devotees host prayer meets in Gurudwaras all around the world.