WORLD RELIGIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -A Granthi (Punjabi: , IPA: [ˈɡɾəntʰi]) is a person, female or male, of the Sikh religion who is a ceremonial reader of the Guru Granth Sahib, which is the holy book in Sikhism, often read to worshipers at Sikh temples called a Gurdwara.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sikhs make offerings to the Guru Granth Sahib when they enter the prayer hall. Sikhs never turn their backs on the Guru Granth Sahib. A granthi is a person appointed to read the Guru Granth Sahib. When the Guru Granth Sahib is being read, a chauri, which is a special fan made from yak hair, is waved above it.

Detailed explanation-3: -A priest for a gurdwara is called a Granthi. He acts as a custodian of the Guru Granth Sahib, the religious scriptures of the Sikhs.

Detailed explanation-4: -He /She leads congregation in prayer, performs the Kirten (musical rendition of the Scriptures), Katha (Discourses), Ardas (Prayers), and inspires and provides spiritual direction and upliftment to the Sangat (congregation). A Granthi is also a religious minister.