Question

When and where was Guru Nanak ji born?

Answer 1

There is a controversy about the date of birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. According to the Janamsakhi of Bhai Bala Ji, Guru Nanak Dev Ji was born on full moon day of Kartika in 1469 A.D. But according to Puratan Sakhi- Meharban and Janam Sakhi of Bhai Mani Singh, Guruji was born in Vaisakh (April) Samvat 1526 Vikrami or April 13, 1469 A.D.

The date of birth in April is considered correct by many scholars amongst modern historians. But the Sikh's celebrate Guruji's birthday on Kartika's full moon day. His birth place was the village Talwandi now called Nankana Sahib after Guru's name, district Sheikhupura in the South-West about 64kms. from Lahore.