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Kirtan is the singing of hymns from the Guru Granth Sahib, and Katha is the reading of the Guru Granth Sahib with explanations. On the right of the Guru Granth Sahib, musicians with harmoniums, tabla and other musical instruments sing hymns from it. Both men and women can lead the congregation in prayer or singing hymns from the Guru Granth Sahib.
Sant Singh Maskeen (1934–2005) was a prominent Sikh scholar and theologian known for his expertise of Gurmat and Gurbani. He was honoured with the rare title of "Panth Rattan" for his services to mankind by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee.
Title-page of a metal-type print of the Guru Granth Sahib based upon the Kartarpur Bir, by Rai Sahib Munshi Gulab Singh and Sons, published by the Mufidam Press, 1899 According to Namdhari Sikh literature, Diwan Buta Singh was the first person to print an edition of the Guru Granth Sahib, which was likely printed in 1868 or even earlier.
Damdamā Sahib was considered to be the highest seat of learning for the Sikhs during the 18th century, [8] and Damdami Taksal claims direct historical ties to Guru Gobind Singh, [4] who entrusted it with the responsibility of teaching the reading (santhiya), analysis (vichār) and recitation of the Sikh scriptures, and Baba Deep Singh. [9]
47. Sikhi kesaa-suaasa sang nibhaaounee – With every breath, live as a Sikh who has uncut hair. Know this kes to be equal to the Guru and give it the utmost respect. 48. Chori, yaari, tthugi, dhokaa, dagaa nahee karnaa – Abstain from thievery, adultery, cheating, deception, fraud, and pillaging. 49. Sikh da itbaar karnaa – Have confidence ...
The celebrations usually commence with Prabhat Pheris. Prabhat Pheris are early morning processions that begin at the Gurudwaras and proceed around the localities singing hymns. Generally, two days before the birthday, Akhand Path (a forty-eight-hour non-stop reading of the Guru Granth Sahib, the holy book of the Sikhs) is held in the Gurdwaras ...
Manji Sahib Gurudwara (also known as Alamgir Sahib) is located near the village of Alamgir, Ludhiana district, Punjab, India. Guru Gobind Singh, tenth guru of the ...
Nishan Sahib flags on poles at Harmandir Sahib, Amritsar. Some of the prominent Sikh shrines established by the Sikh gurus are: Nankana Sahib, established in the 1490s by first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak Dev, Punjab, Pakistan. Sultanpur Lodhi, established in 1499 became the Sikh centre during Guru Nanak Dev time Kapurthala District, Punjab (India).