The Gurdwara Reform Movement and the Sikh awakening

The Gurdwara Reform Movement and the Sikh Awakening provides an insightful analysis of the early 20th-century Sikh struggle to reclaim control of their gurdwaras from corrupt mahants. It explores the movement’s origins, key events, and lasting impact on Sikh religious and political consciousness. The book highlights the role of the Akali Dal, the formation of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), and the passage of the Gurdwara Act of 1925, which restored Sikh authority over their places of worship. Through historical analysis, it underscores the Sikh community’s dedication to religious reform, self-governance, and the preservation of their faith.