Amritsar: Giani Harpreet Singh, the Jathedar of Sri Akal Takhat Sahib, on Wednesday passed orders against the use of harmonium inside Sri Harmandir Sahib, popularly known as the Golden Temple. As per orders, the use of harmonium at Sri Harmandir Sahib will be stopped gradually but not immediately, so that the devotees who come there get used to it.
The order further mentioned that instead of harmonium, traditional instruments will be used during kirtan at the Gurudwara. Shedding light on the rationale behind her decision, Giani Harpreet Singh said, "Harmonium is not an instrument used by Guru Sahibs. It is, in fact, an instrument provided by the British to India. It was brought to India during the British rule."