New Delhi, Nov 12 : Members of Sikh community took out a procession in New Delhi on Wednesday on the eve of the 540th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, the founder of the Sikh religion.

In New Delhi, a procession was taken out from Gurudwara Sisganj in the centre of the city.

"On this occasion we take out Nagar Kirtan. The religious processions are meant to spread the teachings of Guru Nanak. Therefore, we are taking out this procession to proliferate the wisdom contained in the words of Guru Nanak to the people," said Kulbir Singh Garewal, manager of the Sisganj Gurudwara.