Gurupurab, birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji was onTuesday celebrated with religious fervor and gaiety in the Kashmir valley.

Members of the sikh community, including women and children,in colourful dresses, visited Gurdwaras since early this morning despite chilly weather conditions in the valley.

The main congregation was held at Gurdwara Chatipadshahi,Rainawari in the down town city, where devotees from different parts of thecity participated in the prayers. The organisors of the Gurdwara had arranged special langar for the devotees.

The district administration had made all necessaryarrangements for the devotees.

Similar religious functions were held at Tral, Baramulla,Pulwama, Badgam and other places in the valley.

Muslim and Kashmiri pandit were seen greeting their sikhbrethren on the occasion.