Gurpurab 2023: Sikhism's Sacred Kada Prasad—Between Faith and Divinity

Gurpurab is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikh faith. 

It is a special type of sweet that is prepared and distributed in Gurdwaras worldwide, especially on Gurpurab. The term 'Prasad' means an offering made to a deity as a gesture of devotion.

Beyond its delectable taste, Kada Prasad embodies the core principles of Sikhism: equality, humility and community service.

On the day of Gurpurab, Kada Prasad is considered a blessed and consecrated offering to commemorate the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev.

Made with equal parts of whole wheat flour, sugar and ghee, Kada Prasad is prepared through a community effort, with volunteers making large quantities to share with the sangat (congregation). The process reflects the values of Sikhism in terms of fostering of a sense of unity.