Sunday 17 November 2019

550th Birth Anniversary of Guru Nanak Devji

550th Birth Anniversary of Guru Nanak Devji

Guru Nanak Devji, the founder of Sikhism, visited Haridwar during 1504 A.D.

12 November 2019 is Kartik Purnima, the full Moon night (Purnima) of the lunar month named ‘Kartik’. Guru Nanak was born such full Moon night, 550 years ago.

On 12 November 2019, India Posts released a set of 5 beautiful stamps to mark the joyous event.


Philately - Sikh - New Stamps - Kartik Purnima


Postage stamps have been released earlier on other 9 Sikh Gurus as well.

Philately Sikh - Guru Amar Das

The above article was written by Tarun Kumar, upcoming Philatelist and Guru Nanakji follower.  His original article indeed a lengthy and informative one.  As and when time permits I will expand his article here.  Till then you can enjoy his full article at,


Once again Thanks Tarun Kumar for the article and stamp pictures.  Have a wonderful and joyful future.

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