Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Guru of the Sikhs, was born on December 22 as per the Georgian calendar in Patna in the year 1666. His birth anniversary is celebrated as Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti every year in accordance with the lunar calendar.
A spiritual master, warrior, poet and philosopher, Guru Gobind Singh’s teachings have enlightened not only the people of the Sikh community, but people across the world.
Guru Gobind Singh is the son of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth of ten Sikh gurus. He was installed as the tenth and final leader of the Sikhs when he was nine after his father was executed by Aurangzeb.
Guru Gobind Singh had four sons, all of whom were killed during his lifetime.