The high priests of the Sikh community have banned the installation of Guru Granth Sahib during destination weddings held at places like sea beaches and resorts. The decision was made due to complaints of religious conduct violation. Additionally, the management of a gurdwara in Bathinda has been disqualified for conducting a same-sex marriage ceremony in the presence of the holy book.
The Akal Takht has disqualified the priests at a Bathinda gurdwara from performing religious services after they performed a same-sex wedding at the shrine last month.
Two women got married at Gurdwara Kalgidhar Sahib in Bathinda district on September 18. Following this, the Akal Takht had then suspended the granthis (sikh priests), the management and the ragis (gurbani exponents) of the gurdwara.