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Why do we fan the Guru Granth Sahib?
The Chaur is used to fan the Granth as a sign of reverence and respect for the scriptures. These days, the chaur is usually constructed from yak hair mounted in a wooden or metal handle. The Sevadar (volunteer) respectfully waves the Chaur Sahib above the Guru Sahib as a sign of respect and dedication.
Why is the Sikh holy book important?
The teachings of the Sikh religion were passed down from Guru to Guru and then written down in a very special book, the Guru Granth Sahib. The Guru Granth Sahib is used to guide the everyday thoughts and actions within a Sikh family and the rituals involved.
What is the fan in Gurudwara?
An attendant waves a decorative fan, called a chauri, over it to purify the area before reading the scripture . Sikhs remove their shoes, cover their heads and bow before the Guru Granth Sahib when they enter the room. They make an offering of money or food for the gurdwara’s kitchen, which is known as the langar.
What holy book do Sikhs use?
Granth Sahib
Adi Granth, (Punjabi: “First Book”) also called Granth or Granth Sahib, the sacred scripture of Sikhism, a religion of India. It is a collection of nearly 6,000 hymns of the Sikh Gurus (religious leaders) and various early and medieval saints of different religions and castes.
Why is the Sikh holy book called Guru Granth Sahib?
The first word is Guru, and a Guru in Sanskrit language means a teacher. Granth is a word of Hindi, and this means a book. The third word Sahib is a word of Urdu language and it means master. Thus, the Guru Granth Sahib means a Master Book by the Teacher.
What is the priest called in a gurdwara?
A priest for a gurdwara is called a Granthi. He acts as a custodian of the Guru Granth Sahib, the religious scriptures of the Sikhs.
Why do Sikhs use a chauri?
The symbol or emblem of Sikhism is known as the Khanda. It is made up of: The Khanda – a double edged sword. This represents the belief in one God.
What is inside a Sikh temple?
The gurdwara contains—on a cot under a canopy—a copy of the Adi Granth (“First Volume”), the sacred scripture of Sikhism. The key area of a gurdwara is a spacious room housing the Sri Guru Granth Sahib (“The Granth as the Guru”; also known as the Adi Granth).