Archive · 29 Oct 2025
Hyderabad Sikhs Prepare for 556th Guru Nanak Birth Anniversary Celebrations
People in Hyderabad who follow the Sikh faith are getting ready to celebrate the birthday of their first leader, Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
This big celebration lasts for five days.
They will have special parades with music and holy books.
There will also be big gatherings with singing and listening to important stories.
Everyone is invited to a free meal called Langar.
These events honor Guru Nanak's teachings about being kind to everyone and living together peacefully.
The main celebration will happen at the Exhibition Grounds.
The Sikh community in Hyderabad is celebrating the 556th birth anniversary of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji from November 1 to 5, 2025.
Two holy processions, 'Nagar Keertans', are scheduled for November 1 and November 3.
The main event, 'Vishaal Deewan', a mass congregation, will take place on November 5 at the Exhibition Grounds, expecting over 25,000 attendees.
Celebrations include devotional singing (Shabad Keertans), sermons (Kathas), traditional martial art performances (Gatka), and a free community meal (Guru Ka Langar).
The festivities aim to spread Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s messages of peace, unity, equality, and humanity.
- Who
- The Sikh community in Hyderabad, organized by Gurudwara committees
- What
- Celebrating the 556th Prakash Utsav (birth anniversary) of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji
- When
- November 1 to 5, 2025
- Where
- Various Gurudwaras in Hyderabad and the Exhibition Grounds, Nampally
- Why
- To celebrate the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji and promote his messages of peace, unity, equality, and humanity.
- Event
- 556th Prakash Utsav / Birth Anniversary of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji
- Organizers
- Prabandhak Committees of Gurudwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Afzalgunj, and Gurudwara Saheb Secunderabad
- Location
- Hyderabad, Telangana (various Gurudwaras and Exhibition Grounds, Nampally)
- Dates
- November 1 to 5, 2025
- Key Events
- Nagar Keertans (processions), Vishaal Deewan (mass congregation), Night Keertan Darbars
- Main Congregation Date
- November 5
- Expected Attendance (Main Congregation)
- Over 25,000 devotees
- Featured Activities
- Shabad Keertans, Gatka performances, Kathas (sermons), Guru Ka Langar (free community meal)
