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Among Sikhs, mahants stood for hereditary managers who controlled Sikh gurdwaras until the formation of [[SGPC]] in 1920s.<ref>[http://www.sgpc.net/glossary/Mahant.asp Mahant]</ref> |
Among Sikhs, mahants stood for hereditary managers who controlled Sikh gurdwaras until the formation of [[SGPC]] in 1920s and after Saka Nankana Sahib Massacre the keys were handed to Sikhs.<ref>[http://www.sgpc.net/glossary/Mahant.asp Mahant]</ref> |
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== Secular use == |
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Revision as of 17:44, 26 August 2017
A mahant /məˈhʌnt/ is a religious superior, in particular the chief priest of a temple or the head of a monastery.[1]
Etymology
The Hindi word mahant is from Prakrit mahanta-, from Sanskrit mahat "great".[2]
Hinduism
Other titles for the word Mahant, serving in the context of a well known religious place, include priest or pundit, being generally always a Brahmin, gyani or pastor.
In other branches of Hinduism, the mahant is an ascetic who is the head and leader of the temple and has religious Also known as Satnami's responsibilities as a preacher.[3]
Sikhism
Among Sikhs, mahants stood for hereditary managers who controlled Sikh gurdwaras until the formation of SGPC in 1920s and after Saka Nankana Sahib Massacre the keys were handed to Sikhs.[4]
Secular use
In Chhuikhadan State, the Mahants were the rulers of the princely state.
Notes
External links
- SGPC Glossary, "Mahant."
- WorldStatesmen India - princely States A-J