"Gurpurab" is celebrated as a birth anniversary of which Sikh guru?

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  1. Guru Angad
  2. Guru Nanak Dev
  3. Guru Arjan Dev
  4. Guru Gobind Singh

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Option 2 : Guru Nanak Dev
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The correct answer is Guru Nanak Dev.

Key Points

  • Gurpurab:-
    • It is a Sikh festival that commemorates the birth anniversary of the ten Sikh Gurus.
  • Guru Nanak Dev:-
    • He is the founder of Sikhism and the first of the ten Sikh Gurus.
    • He was born on April 15, 1469, in Talwandi, which is now known as Nankana Sahib, in Pakistan.
    • Guru Nanak Dev's teachings and philosophy are based on the principles of equality, selflessness, and service to others.
    • He preached about the importance of living a truthful and honest life and believed in the oneness of God.

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  • Guru Angad:-
    • He was the second of the ten Sikh Gurus and played a significant role in spreading Guru Nanak Dev's message.
  • Guru Arjan Dev:-
    • He was the fifth Sikh Guru and is known for compiling the Sikh scripture, the Guru Granth Sahib.
  • Guru Gobind Singh:-
    • He was the tenth Sikh Guru and is known for creating the Khalsa Panth and initiating the five Ks.
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