Guru Nanak ji shown with Janeu, Shikha and Tilak
Guru Nanak ji shown with Janeu, Shikha and Tilak Image provided by Gyani Gyan Singh Amratsari, Shri Gurudwara Singh Sabha, Haryana. Credits – Gurunanak Dev University Punjab According to available records, Yes Guru Nanak Ji questioned the hollow understanding of Yajnopavita but not rejectected it. Contemporary swaroop of all gurus show them always with turbans post 1860s, whereas Gurus wore different types of head covers and topis in their public appearances in different periods. Dr Kirpal Singh, author of Janamsakhi Tradition (stories from Guru Nanak’s life), former Professor & Head – Punjab Historical Studies Department, Punjabi University, Patiala writes: When Guru Nanak grew up to be of nine years, his parents thought of performing the ceremony of Yajnopavit i.e. investing the child with the sacred thread called janeu. The pandit brought along a janeu made of cotton. As per the practice, then prevalent, a s...
