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What influences Sikhs?
For religious Sikhs their biggest influences would be the guru's and the Guru Granth Sahib and they hold high respect for the Granthi's and the elders because they are usually wiser. For non-religious Sikhs it is usually the same as above, but they are also influenced by celebrities and TV
Why Sikhs do not have Women Granthi?
A man or a woman can perform the services of a Granthi in a Gurdwara. There is no gender bar or any kind of discrimination against any person for becoming a Granthi. Sometimes, we do see a woman sitting in the service of the Holy Guru Granth Sahib during the Diwan time. Being a Granthi is a very hard and demanding job. It is very difficult for a woman, particularly if she has children, to serve a full time Granthi. This is a responsibility which sometimes requires working during odd hours. During a function, at the house of a Sikh, a Granthi is required to go early in the morning to arrange for the function and travel alone back to the Gurdwara. Because of the nature of the duty, it is performed jointly by the husband and the wife. They share this responsibility depending upon the nature and time of the duty.
What is the head of the gurdawara called?
There are alot of babas (baba) that run the gurudwara. But the person who reads the guru for others is known as the granthi. giyani ji baba ji granthi ji However, strictly speaking ALL Sikhs are heads of the Gurudwara. The Gurudwara belongs to the entire Sikh community.
Who gives people guidance in a Sikh temple?
A Granthi is the person who would read from the Sikh holy book, the Granth Sahib. Sikhs are given guidance from the book, as it is the complete written accounts of God, who narrated to the Sikh Gurus.
What is a Hindu version of a vicar called?
Its either a priest or a gura but I don't know I could be totally wrong. So don't always copy me.
When do the Sikhs go to the Gurdwara?
There is no one particular day in the week, which is better or more auspicious for Sikhs to go to the Gurdwara. Each day is treated exactly the same as any other. The majority of Sikhs will tend to go on a Sunday, merely due to convenience.
Is it compulsory for Sikhs go on pilgrimage?
No, pilgrimage is not compulsory for Sikhs. However, some Sikhs choose to go on pilgrimages to important historical and religious sites such as the Golden Temple in Amritsar, but it is not a mandatory practice in Sikhism.
Why isn't there a woman Granthi in Sikhism?
A man or a woman can perform the services of a Granthi in a Gurdwara. There is no gender bar or any kind of discrimination against any person for becoming a Granthi. Sometimes, we do see a woman sitting in the service of the Holy Guru Granth Sahib during the Diwan time. Being a Granthi is a very hard and demanding job. It is very difficult for a woman, particularly if she has children, to serve a full time Granthi. This is a responsibility which sometimes requires working during odd hours. During a function, at the house of a Sikh, a Granthi is required to go early in the morning to arrange for the function and travel alone back to the Gurdwara. Because of the nature of the duty, it is performed jointly by the husband and the wife. They share this responsibility depending upon the nature and time of the duty.
Reasons for not having Woman Granthi?
A man or a woman can perform the services of a Granthi in a Gurdwara. There is no gender bar or any kind of discrimination against any person for becoming a Granthi. Sometimes, we do see a woman sitting in the service of the Holy Guru Granth Sahib during the Diwan time. Being a Granthi is a very hard and demanding job. It is very difficult for a woman, particularly if she has children, to serve a full time Granthi. This is a responsibility which sometimes requires working during odd hours. During a function, at the house of a Sikh, a Granthi is required to go early in the morning to arrange for the function and travel alone back to the Gurdwara. Because of the nature of the duty, it is performed jointly by the husband and the wife. They share this responsibility depending upon the nature and time of the duty.
Can the opening of granthi brahma cause backpain?
The opening of Brahma Granthi cannot cause back pain because it is located at the base of the spine.
What was the name given to the Sikh prophets?
A granthi
Do Sikhs still have Seva today?
Yes, Sikhs still do Seva today. If you go to any Gurdwara in the world you will see Sikhs doing seva.
