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Installation of Sri Guru Granth Sahib

When
1604
Where
Harmandir Sahib, Amritsar
Episodes
1

In 1604, the Adi Granth was completed and installed at Harmandir Sahib in Amritsar. Guru Arjan bowed to the scripture placed on a high pedestal and sat at a lower level.

Episodes

  1. 1 September 1604 · Harmandir Sahib, AmritsarInstallation of the Adi Granth

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

Background and detail

Background. The Adi Granth, the first rendition of the central Sikh scripture, was compiled by the fifth guru, Guru Arjan. This compilation formed the basis for the installation event at Harmandir Sahib.

Installation. The compilation was completed on 29 August 1604, and the text was first installed inside the Golden Temple in Amritsar on 1 September 1604. This event marked the official approval of the first edition of the Sikh scripture.

Ceremony. During the installation, the Adi Granth was placed on a manji (cot) on a canopied, high pedestal with a fly-whisk attendant. Guru Arjan bowed to the work and sat at a level lower than it.

Sources

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

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