‘Gurpurab’ is the most important and sacred festival of the Sikh community. In which of the following months of the Hindu calendar is it celebrated?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Kartik.
- Guru Nanak Dev Ji Gurpurab, also known as Guru Nanak's Prakash Utsav and Guru Nanak Dev Ji Jayanti, celebrates the birth of the first Sikh guru, Guru Nanak.
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According to the controversial Bhai Bala Janamsakhi, it claims Guru Nanak was born on the Full Moon (Pooranmashi) of the Indian Lunar Month Kartik.