Mandates Wearing Traditional Kurta -pajama Dress Code.
Amritsar, Feb 27.
Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has mandated dress code for all its employees and banned wearing trousers and shirts within its official premises.
SGPC President Harjinder Singh Dhami issued a notification mentioning that all staff members must now report on duty wearing the traditional Sikh attire, specifically the kurta-pajama.
According to the management, this move is intended to ensure strict adherence to Sikh Maryada (code of conduct) and traditions. The SGPC believes that, as a premier religious institution, its offices should reflect the heritage and identity of the community, providing a consistent spiritual atmosphere for devotees and visitors from around the world.
Rajinder Singh Ruby, the manager of the Golden Temple, told media that orders would be enforced with immediate effect to maintain the dignity and decorum of the institution.
President Harjinder Singh Dhami has further clarified that any negligence or failure to comply with the new dress code guidelines could result in disciplinary departmental action against the defaulting employees.
The committee emphasized that such steps are essential to preserve distinct cultural and religious identity of the organisation. By mandating traditional attire, the SGPC seeks to ensure that the Sikh way of living is visibly evident at every level of its administration, fostering a deeper sense of respect for long-standing customs among the staff and the Sangat.
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