Archive · 5 Nov 2025
Nagar Keertan Celebrates Guru Nanak Devji's Prakash Utsav in Hyderabad
People in Hyderabad celebrated the 556th birthday of a respected spiritual leader, Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
They had a special parade called a Nagar Keertan where they carried religious texts and sang songs.
Young Sikhs showed off their martial arts skills with traditional swords.
Everyone shared free food and drinks.
This parade was just one part of the week-long celebration.
More events, like a big gathering and late-night singing, are planned at different religious places.
A Nagar Keertan procession was held in Hyderabad as part of the 556th Prakash Utsav of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
The procession started from Gurudwara Guru Singh Sabha, Afzalgunj, and traversed several city routes before returning.
Participants included Sikh devotees, religious singers, and Gatka groups who displayed martial arts skills.
Religious texts were carried on decorated vehicles, and teachings of Guru Nanak were displayed on an LED screen.
Further celebrations include a Vishaal Deewan on November 5 and Night Keertan Darbars on November 4 and 5.
- Who
- Sikh devotees and community members, including Jai Tegang Gatka Akhara, Dashmesh Kalgidhar Jatha, and Gatka Jathas
- What
- A Nagar Keertan (religious procession) as part of the 556th Prakash Utsav of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, featuring religious recitations, Gatka demonstrations, and distribution of Prasad.
- When
- Monday (Nagar Keertan), with continued celebrations including a Vishaal Deewan on November 5 and Night Keertan Darbars on November 4 and 5.
- Where
- Hyderabad, with the Nagar Keertan starting and ending at Gurudwara Guru Singh Sabha, Afzalgunj, and passing through several city areas. Main congregation at Exhibition Grounds, Nampally.
- Why
- To celebrate the 556th birth anniversary of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
- Event
- 556th Prakash Utsav of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji
- Nagar Keertan Route
- Gurudwara Guru Singh Sabha, Afzalgunj -> Afzalgunj -> Siddiamber Bazar -> Jambagh -> Putli Bowli -> Central Gurudwara Saheb, Gowliguda -> Return to Gurudwara Guru Singh Sabha, Afzalgunj
- Nagar Keertan Date
- Monday
- Upcoming Events
- Vishaal Deewan (Nov 5, Exhibition Grounds, Nampally), Night Keertan Darbars (Nov 4, Gurudwara Saheb, Secunderabad; Nov 5, Gurudwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Afzalgunj)
- Key Participants
- Sikh devotees, Jai Tegang Gatka Akhara (Amritsar), Dashmesh Kalgidhar Jatha, Gatka Jathas
