Events tagged with "sikh guru"

Historical Events tagged with "sikh guru"

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Religion & Philosophy

Installation of Guru Granth Sahib Begins

September 1st, 1604 420 years ago

The Adi Granth, now known as Guru Granth Sahib, was installed at Harmandir Sahib, marking a significant moment for the Sikh community. Guru Arjan Dev, the fifth Sikh Guru, oversaw the installation. This sacred scripture, which contains hymns and poetry from various Sikh Gurus and other saints, represents the central religious text of Sikhism. The ceremony gathered numerous followers who devotedly participated in the proceedings, highlighting the growing importance of the scripture in their faith.