Question 1 - Prakash 2012:
When is Guru Amar Das Ji's Prakash 2012 Nanakshahi 543 / 544?
Guru Amar Das Ji's birthday is known to Sikhs as prakash, or the dawning of spiritual illumination.
Guru Amar Das is known best for implementing the concept of "pangat sangat," encouraging everyone to eat while sitting together side by side as equal when partaking of langar, meals prepared with meditation and distributed free from the guru's kitchen.
Guru Amar Das Ji's birthday prakash, celebration is known as gurpurab a commemorative event, and is observed with a Sikh worship service which includes kirtan, the singing of divine hymns.
What is the date of Guru Amar Das birthday prakash 2012?
Answer 1 - Prakash 2012:
According to the *Nanakshahi Sikhism calendar year 544, Guru Amar Das birthday prakash gurpurab is calculated to be observed on **May 23, 2012.
Question 2 - Guru Gadee Divas 2012:
When is Guru Amar Das Ji's Guru Gadee Divas 2012 Nanakshahi 543 / 544?
In Sikhism, the inaugural commemoration of the guru is known as guru gadee divas, meaning the "day of divine enthronement" and refers to the guru being infused by Nanak jot the singular spiritual illumination and radiance of the divine enlightener. The light of Nanak passed from each Sikh guru to his successor.
An inaugural gurpurab is customarily observed with a worship service and singing of hymns.
What is the date of Guru Guru Amar Das Ji's inauguration gurpurab commemoration 2012 Nanakshahi 543 / 544?
Answer 2 - Guru Gadee Divas 2012:
Guru Amar Das Ji's inauguration ceremony took place at Khadur on April 16, 1152 A.D.
Guru Angad Dev gathered the Sikhs together and appointed his most faithful disciple Amar Das to succeed him and named him Third Guru Amar Das. Guru Angad Dev Ji's son Datu became jealous. Rejecting the appointment he attempted to usurp the position by sitting upon the throne. Guru Amar Das retreated into meditative seclusion. The Sikhs retrieved him and begged that he return to service as Third Guru.
In Nanakshahi year 544, Guru Amar Das Ji's inauguration gurpurab is commemorated on April 16, 2012.
Question 3 - Joti Jot 2012:
When is Guru Amar Das Ji's Joti Jot 2012 Nanakshahi 543 / 544?
Guru Amar Das Ji's death is known to Sikhs as joti jot, or "light merging into light".When did Guru Amar Das Ji's death occur and how is it commemorated in Sikhism? What is the date of Guru Amar Das Ji's joti jot gurpurab commemoration 2012 Nanakshahi 543 / 544?
Answer 3 - Joti Jot 2012:
Guru Amar Das Ji departed his earthly body at Goindwal in the month of Bhadon on the 15th day of waxing of the moon Sudi, in the year 1631 SV of the Hindu calendar, or September 1, 1574 Julian calendar which corresponds to September 16, 1574 A.D. of the Gregorian and Nanakshahi calendars.
A joti jot gurpurab is customarily observed with a worship service which includes kirtan.
According to the Nanakshahi calendar year 544 Guru Amar Das Ji's death is commemorated on September 16, 2012.
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The 2012 (Nanakshahi Year 543 / 544) Sikhism gurpurab holiday calendar is based on Nanakshahi Calendar conversions and marked with commemorative dates from Sikh History. The free Sikhism events calendar 2012 features Gurbani quotes and exquisite photographs of the Golden Temple.
2012 Sikhism Holidays and Ten Gurus Gurpurab Dates For Nanakshahi Year 544
Gurpurab dates commemorate important events in the lives the ten gurus. Gurpurab dates may be observed as a festive or solemn occasion as historic events warrant. Many gurpurab dates are fixed, however some which correspond to festivals tied to the Indian astrological calendar and are observed on different dates each year.
Other important Sikh holidays correspond to a revolving calendar and change every year including:
- Hola Mohalla
- Nanakshahi New Year
- Vaisakhi Day
- Annual NYC Sikh Day Parade Manhattan
- Guru Gadee Guru Granth Sahib
- Yuba City Annual Sikh Parade
*Ongoing controversial amendments of the Nanakshahi calendar correlate with the ever fluctuating Indian calendar based on astrological predictions and lunar influences. Dating for 2012 Nanakshahi year 544 corresponds with the modern day Gregorian calendar in use in America and other Western countries.
**As of this writing Nanakshahi 544 calendars have not yet been released. Ongoing controversies may affect the dating of 2012 gurpurab celebrations. Check back after Nanakshahi New Year, March 14, 2012 for updates.
