Anand Karaj (Sikh marriage ceremony)

GPTKB entity

Predicate	Object
gptkbp:instanceOf	gptkb:event Sikh ritual
gptkbp:attendedBy	family and community
gptkbp:component	circumambulation of Guru Granth Sahib recitation of Lavan
gptkbp:date	late 15th century
gptkbp:duration	about 1-2 hours
gptkbp:founder	gptkb:Guru_Amar_Das
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label	Anand Karaj (Sikh marriage ceremony)
gptkbp:language	gptkb:Punjabi
gptkbp:legalStatus	recognized under Sikh Marriage Act in India
gptkbp:location	gptkb:Hindu_temple
gptkbp:mainLine	gptkb:Anand_Karaj
gptkbp:meaning	Blissful Union
gptkbp:musicBy	Kirtan
gptkbp:notableFeature	no idol worship no astrological rituals no priestly intermediary required
gptkbp:originatedIn	gptkb:Punjab
gptkbp:performedBy	Brahmin
gptkbp:prohibits	superstitions dowry
gptkbp:recognizedBy	recognized in India, UK, Canada, and other countries
gptkbp:relatedTo	gptkb:Sikh_Rehat_Maryada gptkb:Guru_Ram_Das Lavan hymns Sikh wedding customs
gptkbp:religion	gptkb:Sikhism
gptkbp:requires	consent of both parties presence of Guru Granth Sahib
gptkbp:rituals	Lavan (four hymns)
gptkbp:scripture	gptkb:Guru_Granth_Sahib
gptkbp:symbolizes	spiritual union equality of partners
gptkbp:bfsParent	gptkb:Jat_Sikhs
gptkbp:bfsLayer	7