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Sikhism Calendar Nanakshahi Samvat 554 - 555 All Sangrad, Poornmashi, Amavas & Detailed Sikh Holidays

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Nanakshahi Calendar

ਨਾਨਕਸ਼ਾਹੀ ਸੰਮਤ 554 – 555 (Nanakshahi Year 554 – 555)

Nanakshahi Calendar is one of the newest calendars in the world. It has been created to refer to the historical dates belonging to Sikh History more accurately in comparison to Bikrami Samvat. Below is the Nanakshahi Calendar of CE 2023, which is Samvat 554 – 555. In each month, Poornima (Poornmashi), Amavas (Masya), and Sankranti (Sangrad) or spotted in different colors.

Events in May, 2023

May 2023 brings with it a series of significant events for the Sikh community as per the Nanakshahi calendar, spanning the months of Vaisakh and Jeth.

Firstly, on May 4th, we commemorate the Parkash Sri Guru Amardas Ji, the third Sikh Guru who is revered for his teachings of selfless service, devotion, and equality.

Next, on May 5th, we observe Puranmashi, the full moon day of Vaisakh month which holds great spiritual significance for Sikhs, who gather to offer prayers and seek blessings.

On May 13th, we mark the Gurgaddi Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji, the sixth Sikh Guru who is remembered for his courage, strength, and leadership. His teachings emphasized the need to stand up against oppression and injustice, and his life was an embodiment of these ideals.

Furthermore, on May 15th, we celebrate Sangrand, the start of Jeth month, which marks the beginning of summer and the onset of the harvest season.

On May 19th, we observe Masya, the new moon day of Jeth month, which is a time for reflection and introspection, and an opportunity to seek spiritual growth and enlightenment.

Finally, on May 23rd, we pay tribute to the Shaheedi Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji, the fifth Sikh Guru who sacrificed his life to protect the principles of truth and justice. His life and teachings continue to inspire Sikhs all over the world to lead a life of devotion, selfless service, and compassion.

May these events serve as a reminder of the rich cultural and spiritual heritage of the Sikh community and inspire us to uphold the values of love, peace, and unity.

Latest Nanakshahi Calendar 2023

January 2023
ਪੋਹ ਮਾਘ ਨਾਨਕਸ਼ਾਹੀ ਸੰਮਤ 554

January 2023 Nanakshahi Sikh Hindu Calendar

Festival/Event CE Date Nanakshahi Date
Puranmashi (ਪੂਰਨਮਾਸ਼ੀ) 6 January 2023 22 Poh 554
Lohri (ਲੋਹੜੀ) 13 January 2023 29 Poh 554
Mela Maghi Mukatsar te Ghuman (ਮੇਲਾ ਮਾਘੀ ਮੁਕਤਸਰ ਤੇ ਘੁਮਾਨ) 14 January 2023 1 Magh 554
Sangrand (ਸੰਗ੍ਰਾਂਦ) 14 January 2023 1 Magh 554
Masya (ਮੱਸਿਆ) 21 January 2023 8 Magh 554
Janam Baba Deep Singh Ji Shaheed (ਜਨਮਦਿਨ ਬਾਬਾ ਦੀਪ ਸਿੰਘ ਜੀ ਸ਼ਹੀਦ) 27 January 2023 14 Magh 554

February 2023
ਮਾਘ ਫੱਗਣ ਨਾਨਕਸ਼ਾਹੀ ਸੰਮਤ 554

February 2023 Nanakshahi Sikh Hindu Calendar

Festival/Event CE Date Nanakshahi Date
Parkash Sri Guru Har Rai Ji ( ਪ੍ਰਕਾਸ਼ ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਹਰਿ ਰਾਇ ਜੀ ) 3 February 2023 21 Magh 554
Puranmashi (ਪੂਰਨਮਾਸ਼ੀ) 5 February 2023 23 Magh 554
Janam Bhagat Ravidas Ji ( ਜਨਮ ਭਗਤ ਰਵਿਦਾਸ ਜੀ ) 5 February 2023 23 Magh 554
Mela Guru Ka Kotha, Amritsar ( ਮੇਲਾ ਗੁਰੂ ਕਾ ਕੋਠਾ ) 5 February 2023 23 Magh 554
Shaheedi Saka Sri Nankana Sahib ( ਸ਼ਹੀਦੀ ਸਾਕਾ ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਨਨਕਾਣਾ ਸਾਹਿਬ ) 21 February 2023 9 Faggan 554
Sangrand (ਸੰਗ੍ਰਾਂਦ) 13 February 2023 1 Faggan 554
Masya (ਮੱਸਿਆ) 20 February 2023 8 Faggan 554

March 2023
ਫੱਗਣ - ਚੇਤਰ ਨਾਨਕਸ਼ਾਹੀ 554-555

March 2023 Nanakshahi Sikh Hindu Calendar

Festival/Event CE Date Nanakshahi Date
Puranmashi (ਪੂਰਨਮਾਸ਼ੀ) 7 March 2023 23 Faggan 554
Hola Mahalla Sri Anandpur Sahib (ਹੋਲਾ ਮਹੱਲਾ ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਅਨੰਦਪੁਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ ) 8 March 2023 24 Faggan 554
Sangrand (ਸੰਗ੍ਰਾਂਦ) 14 March 2023 1 Chetar 554
Nanakshahi Samvat 555 Starts ( ਨਾਨਕਸ਼ਾਹੀ ਸੰਮਤ 555 ਸ਼ੁਰੂ ) 14 March 2023 1 Chetar 555
Gurgaddi Sri Guru Har Rai Sahib Ji ( ਗੁਰਗੱਦੀ ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਹਰ ਰਾਇ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀ ) 19 March 2023 6 Chetar 555
Masya (ਮੱਸਿਆ) 21 March 2023 8 Chetar 555
Gurgaddi Sri Guru Amardas Ji ( ਗੁਰਗੱਦੀ ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਅਮਰਦਾਸ ਜੀ ) 22 March 2023 9 Chetar 555
Joti Jot Sri Guru Angad Dev Ji ( ਜੋਤੀ ਜੋਤਿ ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਅੰਗਦ ਦੇਵ ਜੀ ) 25 March 2023 12 Chetar 555
Joti Jot Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji ( ਜੋਤੀ ਜੋਤਿ ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਹਰਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀ ) 26 March 2023 13 Chetar 555

April 2023
ਚੇਤਰ - ਵੈਸਾਖ ਨਾਨਕਸ਼ਾਹੀ ਸੰਮਤ 555

April 2023 Nanakshahi Sikh Hindu Calendar

Festival/Event CE Date Nanakshahi Date
Gurgaddi Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji ( ਗੁਰਗੱਦੀ ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਤੇਗ਼ ਬਹਾਦੁਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀ ) 4 April 2023 22 Chetar 555
Joti Jot Sri Guru Harkrishan Sahib Ji ( ਜੋਤੀ ਜੋਤਿ ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਹਰਕ੍ਰਿਸ਼ਨ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀ ) 4 April 2023 22 Chetar 555
Puranmashi (ਪੂਰਨਮਾਸ਼ੀ) 6 April 2023 24 Chetar 555
Parkash Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji ( ਪ੍ਰਕਾਸ਼ ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਤੇਗ਼ ਬਹਾਦੁਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀ ) 11 April 2023 29 Chetar 555
Parkash Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji ( ਪ੍ਰਕਾਸ਼ ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਅਰਜਨ ਦੇਵ ਜੀ ) 12 April 2023 30 Chetar 555
Sangrand (ਸੰਗ੍ਰਾਂਦ) 14 April 2023 1 Vaisakh 555
Vaisakhi ( ਵੈਸਾਖੀ ) 14 April 2023 1 Vaisakh 555
Masya (ਮੱਸਿਆ) 20 April 2023 7 Vaisakh 555
Parkash Sri Guru Angad Dev Ji (ਪ੍ਰਕਾਸ਼ ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਅੰਗਦ ਦੇਵ ਜੀ ) 21 April 2023 8 Vaisakh 555

May 2023
ਵੈਸਾਖ ਜੇਠ ਨਾਨਕਸ਼ਾਹੀ ਸੰਮਤ 555

May 2023 Nanakshahi Sikh Hindu Calendar

Festival/Event CE Date Nanakshahi Date
Parkash Sri Guru Amardas Ji ( ਪ੍ਰਕਾਸ਼ ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਅਮਰਦਾਸ ਜੀ ) 4 May 2023 21 Vaisakh 555
Puranmashi (ਪੂਰਨਮਾਸ਼ੀ) 5 May 2023 22 Vaisakh 555
Gurgaddi Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji ( ਗੁਰਗੱਦੀ ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਹਰਿਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀ ) 13 May 2023 30 Vaisakh 555
Sangrand (ਸੰਗ੍ਰਾਂਦ) 15 May 2023 1 Jeth 555
Masya (ਮੱਸਿਆ) 19 May 2023 5 Jeth 555
Shaheedi Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji ( ਸ਼ਹੀਦੀ ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਅਰਜਨ ਦੇਵ ਜੀ ) 23 May 2023 9 Jeth 555

June 2023
ਜੇਠ ਹਾੜ ਨਾਨਕਸ਼ਾਹੀ ਸੰਮਤ 555

June 2023 Nanakshahi Sikh Hindu Calendar

Festival/Event CE Date Nanakshahi Date
Puranmashi ( ਪੂਰਨਮਾਸ਼ੀ ) 4 June 2023 21 Jeth 555
Parkash Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji ( ਪ੍ਰਕਾਸ਼ ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਹਰਿਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀ ) 5 June 2023 22 Jeth 555
Sangrand ( ਸੰਗ੍ਰਾਂਦ ) 15 June 2023 1 Harh 555
Masya ( ਮੱਸਿਆ ) 18 June 2023 4 Harh 555
Shahidi Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Ji ( ਸ਼ਹੀਦੀ ਬਾਬਾ ਬੰਦਾ ਸਿੰਘ ਬਹਾਦੁਰ ਜੀ ) 25 June 2023 11 Harh 555
Miri Piri Divas Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji (ਮੀਰੀ ਪੀਰੀ ਦਿਵਸ ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਹਰਿਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀ ) 28 June 2023 14 Harh 555
Barsi Maharaja Ranjit Singh Ji ( ਬਰਸੀ ਮਹਾਰਾਜਾ ਰਣਜੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਜੀ ) 29 June 2023 15 Harh 555

July 2023
ਹਾੜ ਸਾਵਣ ਨਾਨਕਸ਼ਾਹੀ ਸੰਮਤ 555

July 2023 Nanakshahi Sikh Hindu Calendar

Festival/Event CE Date Nanakshahi Date
Puranmashi ( ਪੂਰਨਮਾਸ਼ੀ ) 3 July 2023 19 Harh 555
Shaheedi Bhai Mani Singh Ji ( ਸ਼ਹੀਦੀ ਭਾਈ ਮਨੀ ਸਿੰਘ ਜੀ ) 9 July 2023 25 Harh 555
Parkash Shri Guru Harkrishan Sahib Ji ( ਪ੍ਰਕਾਸ਼ ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਹਰਕ੍ਰਿਸ਼ਨ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀ ) 11 July 2023 27 Harh 555
Sangrand ( ਸੰਗ੍ਰਾਂਦ ) 16 July 2023 1 Sawan 555
Shaheedi Bhai Taru Singh Ji ( ਸ਼ਹੀਦੀ ਭਾਈ ਤਾਰੂ ਸਿੰਘ ਜੀ ) 16 July 2023 1 Sawan 555
Masya ( ਮੱਸਿਆ ) 17 July 2023 2 Sawan 555
Shahidi S. Udham Singh ( ਸ਼ਹੀਦੀ ਸਰਦਾਰ ਉਧਮ ਸਿੰਘ ਜੀ ) 31 July 2023 16 Sawan 555

August 2023
ਸਾਵਣ ਭਾਦਰੋਂ ਨਾਨਕਸ਼ਾਹੀ ਸੰਮਤ 555

August 2023 Nanakshahi Sikh Hindu Calendar

Festival/Event CE Date Nanakshahi Date
Puranmashi ( ਪੂਰਨਮਾਸ਼ੀ ) 1 August 2023 17 Sawan 555
Sangrand ( ਸੰਗ੍ਰਾਂਦ ) 17 August 2023 1 Bhadon 555
Masya ( ਮੱਸਿਆ ) 16 August 2023 32 Sawan 555
Puranmashi ( ਪੂਰਨਮਾਸ਼ੀ ) 31 August 2023 15 Bhadon 555

September 2023
ਭਾਦਰੋਂ ਅੱਸੂ ਨਾਨਕਸ਼ਾਹੀ ਸੰਮਤ 555

September 2023 Nanakshahi Sikh Hindu Calendar

Festival/Event CE Date Nanakshahi Date
Sri Krishan Janmashtami ( ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਕ੍ਰਿਸ਼ਨ ਜਨਮ ਅਸ਼ਟਮੀ ) 7 September 2023 22 Bhadon 555
Masya ( ਮੱਸਿਆ ) 14-15 September 2023 29-30 Bhadon 555
Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji First Parkash ( ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀ ਦਾ ਪਹਿਲਾ ਪ੍ਰਕਾਸ਼ ) 16 September 2023 31 Bhadon 555
Sangrand ( ਸੰਗ੍ਰਾਂਦ ) 17 September 2023 1 Assu 555
Gurgaddi Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji ( ਗੁਰਗੱਦੀ ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਅਰਜਨ ਦੇਵ ਜੀ ) 17 September 2023 1 Assu 555
Joti Jot Sri Guru Ramdas Ji ( ਜੋਤੀ ਜੋਤਿ ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਰਾਮਦਾਸ ਜੀ ) 18 September 2023 2 Assu 555
Babe Da Viyah, Batala ( ਬਾਬੇ ਦਾ ਵਿਆਹ ਬਟਾਲਾ ) 22 September 2023 6 Assu 555
Janam Baba Sri Chand Ji Udasin ( ਜਨਮ ਬਾਬਾ ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਚੰਦ ਜੀ ਉਦਾਸੀਨ ) 24 September 2023 8 Assu 555
Janam S. Bhagat Singh ( ਜਨਮ ਸ. ਭਗਤ ਸਿੰਘ ) 28 September 2023 12 Assu 555
Jod Mela Sri Goindwal Sahib ( ਜੋੜ ਮੇਲਾ ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਗੋਇੰਦਵਾਲ ਸਾਹਿਬ ) 29 September 2023 13 Assu 555
Gurgaddi Sri Guru Ramdas Ji ( ਗੁਰਗੱਦੀ ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਰਾਮਦਾਸ ਜੀ ) 27 September 2023 11 Assu 555
Puranmashi ( ਪੂਰਨਮਾਸ਼ੀ ) 29 September 2023 13 Assu 555
Joti Jot Sri Guru Amardas Ji ( ਜੋਤੀ ਜੋਤਿ ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਅਮਰਦਾਸ ਜੀ ) 29 September 2023 13 Assu 555

October 2023
ਅੱਸੂ ਕੱਤਕ ਨਾਨਕਸ਼ਾਹੀ ਸੰਮਤ 555

October 2023 Nanakshahi Sikh Hindu Calendar

Festival/Event CE Date Nanakshahi Date
Gurgaddi Sri Guru Angad Dev Ji 3 October 2023 17 Assu 555
Jod Mela Bir Baba Budha Sahib Ji 7-8 October 2023 21-22 Assu 555
Joti Jot Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji 9 October 2023 23 Assu 555
Masya ( ਮੱਸਿਆ ) 14 October 2023 28 Assu 555
Sangrand ( ਸੰਗ੍ਰਾਂਦ ) 17 October 2023 1 Katak 555
Janam Baba Budha Sahib Ji, Kathu Nangal 23 October 2023 7 Katak 555
Puranmashi ( ਪੂਰਨਮਾਸ਼ੀ ) 28 October 2023 12 Katak 555
Parkash Sri Guru Ramdas Ji 30 October 2023 14 Katak 555

November 2023
ਕੱਤਕ ਮੱਘਰ ਨਾਨਕਸ਼ਾਹੀ ਸੰਮਤ 555

November 2023 Nanakshahi Sikh Hindu Calendar

Festival/Event CE Date Nanakshahi Date
Joti Jot Sri Guru Har Rai Sahib Ji ( ਜੋਤੀ ਜੋਤਿ ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਹਰਿ ਰਾਇ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀ ) 6 November 2023 21 Katak 555
Gurgaddi Sri Guru Harkrishan Sahib Ji ( ਗੁਰਗੱਦੀ ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਹਰਿਕ੍ਰਿਸ਼ਨ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀ ) 6 November 2023 21 Katak 555
Diwali & Bandi Chhor Divas ( ਦੀਵਾਲੀ ਅਤੇ ਬੰਦੀ ਛੋੜ ਦਿਵਸ ) 12 November 2023 27 Katak 555
Masya ( ਮੱਸਿਆ ) 13 November 2023 28 Katak 555
Gurgaddi Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, Nanded ( ਗੁਰਗੱਦੀ ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀ, ਨਾਂਦੇੜ ) 15 November 2023 30 Katak 555
Shaheedi Baba Deep Singh Ji Shaheed ( ਸ਼ਹੀਦੀ ਬਾਬਾ ਦੀਪ ਸਿੰਘ ਜੀ ਸ਼ਹੀਦ ) 15 November 2023 30 Katak 555
Sangrand ( ਸੰਗ੍ਰਾਂਦ ) 16 November 2023 1 Maghar 555
Joti Jot Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji ( ਜੋਤੀ ਜੋਤਿ ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਸਿੰਘ ਜੀ ) 18 November 2023 3 Maghar 555
Janam Bhagat Namdev Ji (ਜਨਮ ਭਗਤ ਨਾਮਦੇਵ ਜੀ ) 23 November 2023 8 Maghar 555
Parkash Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji ( ਪ੍ਰਕਾਸ਼ ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਨਾਨਕ ਦੇਵ ਜੀ ) 27 November 2023 12 Maghar 555
Puranmashi ( ਪੂਰਨਮਾਸ਼ੀ ) 27 November 2023 12 Maghar 555

December 2023
ਮੱਘਰ ਪੋਹ ਨਾਨਕਸ਼ਾਹੀ ਸੰਮਤ 555

December 2023 Nanakshahi Sikh Hindu Calendar

Festival/Event CE Date Nanakshahi Date
Masya ( ਮੱਸਿਆ ) 12 December 2023 27 Maghar 555
Gurgaddi Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji ( ਗੁਰਗੱਦੀ ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀ ) 15 December 2023 30 Maghar 555
Sangrand ( ਸੰਗ੍ਰਾਂਦ ) 16 December 2023 1 Poh 555
Shaheedi Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji ( ਸ਼ਹੀਦੀ ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਤੇਗ਼ ਬਹਾਦੁਰ ਜੀ ) 17 December 2023 2 Poh 555
Shaheedi Vadde Sahibzaade, Chamkaur Sahib ( ਸ਼ਹੀਦੀ ਵੱਡੇ ਸਾਹਿਬਜ਼ਾਦੇ, ਚਮਕੌਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ ) 23 December 2023 8 Poh 555
Puranmashi ( ਪੂਰਨਮਾਸ਼ੀ ) 26 December 2023 11 Poh 555
Shaheedi Chhote Sahibzaade, Sarhind ( ਸ਼ਹੀਦੀ ਛੋਟੇ ਸਾਹਿਬਜ਼ਾਦੇ, ਸਰਹਿੰਦ ) 28 December 2023 13 Poh 555

Most Important Sikh Festivals and Gurpurabs

Sikhs have several important days and festivals, known as Gurpurabs, which commemorate the birth or martyrdom of the Sikh Gurus and other important events in Sikh history. Some of the most significant Gurpurabs and festivals for Sikhs include:

  1. Gurpurab of Guru Nanak: This is the most important Gurpurab, celebrating the birthday of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism. It is celebrated on Kartik Purnima according to the Bikrami calendar (around November according to the Gregorian calendar).
  2. Gurpurab of Guru Gobind Singh: This Gurpurab marks the birthday of the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh. It is celebrated on Poh Sankranti according to the Bikrami calendar (around January according to the Gregorian calendar)
  3. Vaisakhi: This festival marks the founding of the Khalsa, the collective body of initiated Sikhs, by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699. It is celebrated on April 14th (Baisakhi) according to the Gregorian calendar.
  4. Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur: This Gurpurab marks the day of the martyrdom of the ninth Sikh Guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur. It is celebrated on the day of Kartik Purnima according to the Bikrami calendar (around November according to the Gregorian calendar)
  5. Hola Mohalla: This festival is celebrated the day after the festival of Holi and is a way for Sikhs to demonstrate their martial skills and participate in mock battles, poetry recitations, and religious debates.
  6. Bandi Chhor Divas: This festival marks the release of the sixth Guru, Guru Hargobind from a Mughal prison in 1619. It is celebrated on the day of Diwali according to the Bikrami calendar.

These are some of the most significant festivals for Sikhs but there are many other Gurpurabs and festivals that are celebrated to commemorate the lives and teachings of the Sikh Gurus and other historical figures.

Significance of Days like Sangrand, Masya, Panchmi, Dashmi and Purnima in Sikhism

In Sikhism, days like Sankranti, Amavasya, Purnima, Panchami, or Dashmi are not considered to be particularly significant in terms of religious significance. Sikhism does not follow the Hindu lunar calendar or the practice of fasting on these days.

That being said, some of these days like Purnima and Sankranti are used to determine the dates of some of the Gurpurabs (Sikh Festivals) like the Gurpurab of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. But their significance is not based on the lunar calendar but on the historical events.

In Sikhism, the focus is on daily prayers and the remembrance of God rather than on specific days or calendar-based rituals. The Guru’s teachings encourage Sikhs to lead a moral and ethical life and to strive to achieve spiritual enlightenment, rather than to focus on the significance of particular days.

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