Parikrama (circumambulatory path)
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Parikrama (circumambulatory path) is the sacred walkway encircling the central shrine at Darbar Sahib, used by devotees for ritual circumambulation and meditation.
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
pilgrimage path
ⓘ
religious architectural feature ⓘ sacred walkway ⓘ |
| architecturalLayout | rectangular circuit ⓘ |
| associatedPractice |
circumambulation
ⓘ
parikrama ⓘ walking meditation ⓘ |
| associatedWith | Harmandir Sahib complex NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| culturalContext | Punjabi Sikh tradition NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| designedFor | continuous flow of pilgrims ⓘ |
| encircles | central shrine at Darbar Sahib ⓘ |
| hasAccessPoint | main entrances of Darbar Sahib complex ⓘ |
| hasAtmosphere |
contemplative
ⓘ
devotional ⓘ |
| hasEtiquette |
modest dress
ⓘ
no alcohol ⓘ no smoking ⓘ |
| hasLighting | illuminated at night ⓘ |
| hasReligiousSignificance |
act of humility and devotion
ⓘ
expression of reverence to the Guru Granth Sahib ⓘ |
| hasRitualRule |
devotees walk barefoot
ⓘ
devotees walk with covered head ⓘ |
| hasView |
Akal Takht
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Darshani Deori gateway NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedAt | Darbar Sahib NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| maintenanceBy | Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| material |
marble
ⓘ
stone ⓘ |
| movementDirection | clockwise ⓘ |
| partOf | Darbar Sahib complex NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| primaryFunction | ritual circumambulation ⓘ |
| religiousTradition | Sikhism NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| safetyFeature | parapet or low boundary along edges ⓘ |
| spatialRelation | surrounds the sarovar at Darbar Sahib ⓘ |
| supportsActivity |
collective procession on special occasions
ⓘ
recitation of Gurbani while walking ⓘ silent prayer ⓘ |
| symbolizes |
centrality of the Guru in Sikh life
ⓘ
spiritual journey ⓘ |
| timeOfUse |
day
ⓘ
night ⓘ |
| usedBy | devotees ⓘ |
| usedFor | meditation ⓘ |
| visibilityOf |
Harmandir Sahib from multiple angles
ⓘ
sarovar from multiple angles ⓘ |
| visitorType |
Sikh pilgrims
ⓘ
non-Sikh visitors ⓘ |
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