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Jathedar logo #10101) Sikh religious worker 2) Sikh terminology
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Jathedar

Jathedar logo #21000 Jathedar means `leader` and refers to a leader of a jatha (a group, a community or a nation). Among the Sikhs, a Jathedar is an ordained leader of the clergy and leads a Takht, a sacred and authoritative seat. Sikh clergy consists of five Jathedars, one each from five takhts or sacred seats. The Jathedars are appointed by SGPC, an elected body o.....
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