Granthi

British  

/ ˈɡrʌnˌtiː /

noun

1. the caretaker of a gurdwara and the reader of the Guru Granth, who officiates at Sikh ceremonies

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Etymology

Origin of Granthi

from Punjabi: keeper of the ( _Guru ) _Granth

Example Sentences

Following this, the Granthi, a religious official of the gurdwara, serves it to the Panj Pyaare, or the Five Amritdhari Sikhs.

From Salon

Instead, the Granthi, or main pastor, will livestream the message in Punjabi to the members from an empty hall.

From Washington Times

The following morning, at the Central Jersey Sikh Association in Windsor, N.J., there was a ceremony led by a Granthi Balwinder Singh, who read from the Sikh holy book known as the Guru Granth Sahib.

From New York Times

After initial prayers, accompanied by three turbaned, heavily bearded granthis playing hand drums and harmonium, the granthi placed a scarf worn by Mr. Mattson in Ms. Kaur’s hands.

From New York Times

The ceremony usually occurs two to three days after a death and is performed by loved ones with the help of a granthi, the Sikh equivalent of a priest.

From Slate