Masand

A masand was a representative, religious preacher, and tithe collector in Sikhism. They were an officially appointed missionary minister representing the Sikh Guru, who baptized conversions to Sikhism, and collected dasvandh (tithe) as an offering to the Sikh community and religious establishment. A masand forwarded the collected amount to the Sikh guru.

The masand has been described as being territorial deputies or vicars. The appointing of a masand conferred a distinct and unique Sikh status upon specific areas, occasions, and rituals.

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