it is called a chauri I think
The 'fan' is called a chaor. It is waved over the Guru Granth Sahib to protect it from dirt, dust, flies etc. The Sikhs have tremendus respect for the Guru Granth Sahib as it contains all the teachings of their ten Guru's which live through it.
To keep the Granth Sahib Ji as pureified as possible, from dust falling over it, and to avoid anyone walking over the palki sahib, It is prohibited to walk on top of the palki sahib ( and floor for example)
duster = Staubtuch duster = Staublappen duster = Staubwedel to dust = abstauben, Staub wischen, entstauben to dust (cookery) = bestreuen, to dust (botany) = bestäuben
duster
There are several reasons: The Temple's Darbar Sahib (Where Sikhs sit cross legged) is a place of worship. It must be kept clean and no form of foul smell, dirt or dust should follow the person inside. The Guru Granth Sahib is present. Out of respect for the Guru Granth Sahib, Sikhs do not bring their shoes, slippers inside because such items are smelly, dirty having stepped on dirt and spit or faeces found on the roadsides, etc. Further, Sikhs sit on the floor that is covered by carpets and white sheets and they will get dirty. The dirt carries different kind of bacteria or viruses that can transmit diseases and also simply put it dirties the carpets and white sheets. Who would want to sit near smelly shoes, dirty shoes or on dirty carpets and white sheets. Sikhs are supposed to wash their feet before entering the prayers premises. In langgar Halls (place where food is served) most of the above reasons also apply. Hygiene is the foremost for not wearing shoes in the langgar hall.
use a duster
Removing dust and cobwebs.
Particles.
Removing dust and cobwebs.
Electric duster blower
It is called chaurin. Actually i'ts not really used to dust but to agitate the air, here in a rather symbolical sense as a sign to show respect. (think India - warm. agitate the air for someone, cool that person while you're working, shows respect. ... )
Another one bites the dust