Birth of Guru Nanak
Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism, was born in Talwandi, Punjab.
Guru Nanak Dev Ji, born on November 29, 1469, in Rai Bhoi Ki Talwandi (now Nankana Sahib, Pakistan), was the founder of Sikhism and the first of the ten Sikh Gurus. His teachings emphasized the oneness of God (Ik Onkar), equality of all human beings, honest living, and selfless service. He undertook extensive journeys (Udasis) across South Asia and beyond, engaging with people of all faiths. His compositions form the opening of the Guru Granth Sahib, the central scripture of Sikhism.
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