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Granthi
A person who read Sikhism holy book to worshipers / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with Granthi, knots in Tantra.
A Granthi (Punjabi: ਗ੍ਰੰਥੀ, IPA: [ˈɡɾən.t̪ʰiː]) 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.
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The name Granthi comes from the Sanskrit granthika, which means a relater or narrator. Any Sikh individual appointed the title of being a Granthi is considered a principal religious official of Sikhism. Although they are considered religious officials in Sikhism, they are not considered to be the equivalent of a priest, as the belief is that there are no such religious intermediaries.[citation needed]