A continuous recitation of the Guru Granth Sahib, lasting about 48 hours, by a team of readers.
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Literally "nectar." It is composed of water and sugar and is stirred with a double-edged sword while prayers are spoken. Initiation into Sikhism involves drinking Amrit. Can also refer, more generally, to the ambrosia of God's name.
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A Sikh who has taken part in the ceremonial initiation into the Khalsa.
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Literally "pool of nectar." City located in the northern Indian state of Punjab, where the Harimandir Sahib complex is located.
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Literally "blissful event." The Sikh wedding ceremony, literally translated as "blissful occasion." The lavan, or four stanzas, are sung to formalize Sikh marriages.
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The city in India where the Khalsa was created in 1699.
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The Sikh congregational prayer, anonymously written during the 18th century. Although it is not in the Guru Granth Sahib, it occupies a prominent place in Sikh religious functions. It is said with the daily prayers, and often used to initiate or conc
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A collection of verses recited after Rehras Sahib that when performed according to traditional maryada is performed with ghee lamps (deepas), conch (shank) and incense (dhoop)
