The Adi Granth: The Holy Scripture of Sikhism

Guru Arjan Dev, the fifth Sikh guru, compiled the Adi Granth in 1604.

The Adi Granth is considered to be the ultimate authority on Sikh beliefs and practices, and is revered by Sikhs as the embodiment of their faith.

The Adi Granth contains a total of 3,058 hymns and poems, composed by various Sikh gurus and other saints.

Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism, contributed the most hymns to the Adi Granth, with a total of 974 hymns.

The Adi Granth is primarily written in the Punjabi language, with some hymns also composed in Sanskrit and Persian.

The Adi Granth is the central religious text of Sikhism, used in Sikh rituals and ceremonies, and is a source of spiritual guidance for Sikhs.

The original copy of the Adi Granth is housed in the Golden Temple in Amritsar, India.

Akhand Path is the Sikh religious ceremony in which the Adi Granth is recited continuously for 48 hours without a break.

The Adi Granth is recited four times a day in a Sikh gurdwara: at dawn, noon, evening, and night.

The Dasam Granth is considered to be a companion to the Adi Granth, and contains the writings of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh guru.

Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism, is known as the 'Light of the World' for his teachings of universal love and compassion.

Guru Granth Sahib Prakash Parv is the Sikh festival that celebrates the installation of the Adi Granth as the holy scripture of Sikhism.

Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh guru, is known as the 'Warrior Guru' for his military prowess and leadership of the Sikhs in battles against the Mughal Empire.

Ardas is the Sikh prayer that is recited at the end of a Sikh religious ceremony, and is a supplication to God for blessings and guidance.

Guru Arjan Dev, the fifth Sikh guru, is known as the 'Divine Poet' for his beautiful and inspiring hymns, which form a significant portion of the Adi Granth.