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Nagar Kirtan (Punjabi: ਨਗਰ-ਕੀਰਤਨ) in Sikhism, is customary during Gurpurab celebrations to celebrate the advent of the First Sikh Master, Guru Nanak. The procession is led by the saffron-robed Panj Piare (the five beloved of the Guru), who are followed by the Guru Granth Sahib, the holy Sikh scripture, which is ferried on a float. Commonly, members of the procession are unshod in deference to the Guru Granth Sahib. Many cover their heads and don the colour saffron or orange. The road before the