Satguru Partap Singh
Sri Satguru Partap Singh Ji | |
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| Preceded by | Satguru Hari Singh |
| Succeeded by | Satguru Jagjit Singh |
| Personal life | |
| Born | 9 March 1889 Sri Bhaini Sahib |
| Died | 21 August 1959 Sri Bhaini Sahib |
| Spouse | Mata Bhupinder Kaur |
| Children | Satguru Jagjit Singh and Maharaj Bir Singh |
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| Religious life | |
| Religion | Namdhari Sikhi |
Satguru Partap Singh (1882–1959) served as the spiritual head of the Namdhari Sikhs from 1906 to 1959. He was a staunch advocate for Sikh unity and the preservation of religious traditions. He organized the 'Guru Nanak Sarav Sampardai Conference' in 1934, bringing together various Sikh factions to promote harmony and mutual respect. Under his guidance, the practice of singing Gurbani in its original Ragas (melodies) got highly encouraged, and he established the Namdhari Vidyalaya (school) to nurture young musical talent and preserve Indic traditions.
His tenure as the head of the sect spanned significant historical events in India, and he was instrumental in fostering community well-being and cultural preservation.