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Installation of the Adi Granth

When
1 September 1604
Where
Harmandir Sahib, Amritsar
Part of
Installation of Sri Guru Granth Sahib

The Adi Granth was installed at Harmandir Sahib on 1 September 1604, following its completion on 29 August 1604.

The first edition of the Sikh scripture was officially approved by Guru Arjan. It was placed on a high pedestal with a fly-whisk attendant, and Guru Arjan bowed to the work, sitting at a lower level.

Sources

  1. Guru Granth Sahib Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21

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