AGARTALA, Nov 12 (TIWN): Guru Purab observed across BSF camps in Tripura. In 145 BSF Bn also Guru Nanak’s birthday was observed with full devotion.

Prayers, celebration have marked the auspicious occasion at here, which considered as one of the holiest Hindu festival.

 President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the nation on the occasion of Gurpurab - the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of the faith.
Guru Nanak Jayanti also known as 'Gurpurab' and 'Prakash Utsav' is one of the most sacred festivals in Sikhism.

Extending his greetings on the occasion, Modi said Guru Nanak was not only the first guru of the Sikhs but also a "guru to the entire world". He urged people to follow Guru Nanak's ideals and teachings.

In an over one-minute long video message, Modi said Guru Nanak undertook a 28,000-km journey on foot to spread the message of true humanity.

Guru Nanak voiced three messages for a meaningful, fulfilling life -- chant the name of the almighty, work hard and help the needy, the Prime Minister said.

Born in 1469 in Rai-Bhoi-di Talwandi (Nankana Sahib, now in Pakistan), Guru Nanak Dev was the first of the 10 Sikh Gurus.