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Published 09:44 IST, November 12th 2019

PM Modi remembers Guru Nanak Dev Ji on his 550th Birth Anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended his greetings to the country on the 550th 'Prakash Parv' and Birth Anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji on Twitter

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, November 12, extended his greetings on the 550th 'Prakash Parv' of Guru Nanak Dev Ji on Twitter. The PM remembered the Sikh faith founder and said we must do justice to Guru Nanak Dev Ji's teachings for a just, inclusive and harmonious society. 

PM Modi extends greetings on 550th Birth Anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji

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PM Modi remembers Gurunanak Dev Ji at Kartarpur

PM Modi also remembered the teachings of Gurunanak Dev Ji during the opening ceremony of the Kartarpur Corridor on November 9. 

"The energy of Guruvani from Kartarpur will give blessings not only to our Sikh brothers but also to every Indian. Kartarpur is not only the ‘karma bhumi’ of Guru Nanak Devji, but his voice and the smell of sweat of Guru Nanak Devji is found in every particle of Kartapur," the Prime Minister said. 

Earlier, during his 58th 'Mann Ki Baat' radio address to the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi briefly spoke about the 550th Prakash Purab celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. 

"November 12 is the day, when, the whole world will celebrate the 550th Prakash Purab of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Today not only India but the whole world is witnessing the impact of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. There are many Sikh brothers and sisters across the world who are completely dedicated to the teachings and beliefs of Guru Nanak," he said. 

November 12th is the 550th Prakash Parv of the founder of Sikhism Guru Nanak Dev Ji. The birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, born on Kartik Purnima, is celebrated as Guru Parva or Prakashotsav. 

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Updated 11:38 IST, November 12th 2019