Jathedar Akal Takht pulls ups Gurdwara Committee for allowing Teej Celebrations in Gurdwara Complex, directs SGPC to take action
Amritsar,August 20, 2024: Jathedar Akal Takhat Giani Raghbir Singh has strongly denounced the management committee of Gurdwara Baba Dalip Singh in Nangal Lubana, Begowal, for permitting the Teej celebrations including dances , songs and drum beat etc stating as inappropriate events that violate Sikh principles.Jathedar has directed SGPC to get report and task action against the persons responsible for this violation.
The Gurdwara committee allowed a program featuring dances, songs, and drumbeats, contrary to Gurmat, in the Diwan Hall of the Gurdwara on the occasion of Teej. This being considered as blatant disregard for Sikh traditions has prompted the Jathedar to order an immediate investigation by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee.
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Gurdwara Baba Dalip Singh in Nangal Lubana, Begowal
"The management committee's actions are a gross violation of Gurmat and will not be tolerated," Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh stated. "Strict action will be taken against those responsible, in accordance with Sikh traditions."
Cautioning the Gurdwara management committees worldwide, the Jathedar emphasized, "Gurdwara Sahibs are places for propagating Gurmat. Activities contrary to Sikh principles will not be permitted within these sacred premises."
The Akal Takht Sahib directed SGPC to get a prompt report and take appropriate action against the responsible persons.