Find new sources of income, Jathedar tells Sikh bodies

Amritsar, June 13

The footfall of devotees at the Golden Temple saw a drastic slump on Saturday due to the weekend lockdown imposed by the government.

The shrine was opened to the sangat on June 8 following relaxations by the state government. Mukhtar Singh, manager of the Golden Temple, said only a few devotees came today.

Giani Harpreet Singh, Jathedar of the Akal Takht, has asked Sikh organisations, including the SGPC, to strengthen their finances to support the langar tradition. The Jathedar asked Sikh organisations to create alternative sources of income to end complete dependence on charity. — TNS