Punjab's Amritsar also saw large gatherings as devotees offered prayers and witnessed the traditional 'Prabhat Pheri' at the Shri Harmandir Sahib on the first day of the year.
Union Minister and BJP candidate from Porbandar Lok Sabha seat in Gujarat, Mansukh Mandaviya held a 'Prabhat Pheri' in his constituency on Saturday morning as part of his election campaign.
Prabhat Pheri is an old age traditional religious ride which was taken out from Ranjeet Hanuman temple situated in the city at around 4 am on Monday morning.
The celebrations will commence with a massive Prabhat Pheri from Netaji Birth Place Museum to Anand Bhawan Museum and Learning Centre on the morning of January 20 where the students, reminiscing the contributions of Azaad Hind Fauz, will participate in Indian National Army (INA) uniforms.
New Delhi [India], November 18 (ANI): Gurupurab, also called Guru Nanak Jayanti, is one of the most special festivals for Sikhs as it marks the birth anniversary of the first Sikh Guru -- Guru Nanak Dev Ji.