Jharkhand: The 556th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji was celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm across Jharkhand on Wednesday, with the state capital Ranchi witnessing some of the most elaborate festivities.

A special Diwan of the Guru Granth Sahib was organised at the Guru Nanak Higher Secondary School campus in PP Compound, where hundreds of devotees gathered to pay homage to the founder of Sikhism.

Governor and Chief Minister Join Celebrations

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren and Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar joined devotees in offering prayers and participating in the Diwan.

The Governor attended the kirtan, listened to Gurbani, and partook in the langar. He said Guru Nanak Dev Ji gave humanity the eternal message of truth, compassion, service, equality, and harmony.

“His teachings inspire humanity and strengthen the spirit of brotherhood,” the Governor said.

Chief Minister Hemant Soren, accompanied by his wife and MLA Kalpana Soren, also joined the ceremony. Extending greetings to the Sikh community and the people of Jharkhand on Prakash Purab and Kartik Purnima, he said Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s ideology promotes social unity and human values.

“Guru Nanak Dev Ji is a source of inspiration not only for the Sikh community but for the entire society. By adopting his ideals, we can build a harmonious and strong society,” Soren said.

Dignitaries and Devotees Come Together

Several dignitaries attended the event, including Jyoti Singh Matharu, Vice President of the State Minority Commission; Ranjit Singh Happy, President of Guru Gobind Singh Public School; and Gagandeep Singh Sethi, Secretary of Gurdwara Main Road, Ranchi.

The atmosphere was filled with devotion through Nagar Kirtan, Shabad Kirtan, and continuous recitation of Gurbani.

Organisers said that langar was served throughout the day, and the entire complex was beautifully decorated with lights and flowers. Elaborate security arrangements were in place for the Prakash Utsav celebrations.

Statewide Observance of Prakash Purab

Similar celebrations were held across Jharkhand, including Hazaribagh, Dhanbad, Jamshedpur, Giridih, and other districts. Devotees participated in Diwans and Nagar Kirtans, spreading the message of peace, equality, and devotion that Guru Nanak Dev Ji preached.