Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti 2026 Celebrated Across India.

Important Days | Dated: 17 Jan 2026

The Prakash Parv (birth anniversary) of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the tenth Sikh Guru, was celebrated with great religious fervor on January 17, 2026. Born in Patna Sahib, he founded the Khalsa Panth in 1699, introducing the Five Ks. He was a warrior, poet, and philosopher who finalized the Guru Granth Sahib as the eternal Guru of the Sikhs.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • This marks his 359th birth anniversary (based on Nanakshahi calendar calculations).
  • His four sons (Chaar Sahibzaade) sacrificed their lives for the faith, commemorated as Veer Baal Diwas.
  • He wrote the "Zafarnama" (Epistle of Victory) to Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Occasion: Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti.
  • Edition: 359th.
  • Founded: Khalsa Panth.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Guru Gobind Singh Ji, whose Jayanti was celebrated recently, is credited with founding which major institution within Sikhism?

Correct Answer: Khalsa Panth

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Sikhism

  • Founder – Guru Nanak Dev
  • Holy Book – Guru Granth Sahib