The local police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against Gujarat-based fashion designer and influencer Archana Makwana for allegedly hurting the religious sentiments of Sikhs by practicing yoga on the Sarovar bank at the Golden Temple.
The incident sparked outrage among the Sikh community, which called it a violation of the "maryada" of Darbar Sahib.
Responding to a media question about social media influencer Archana Makwana, who is facing charges for performing yoga at Sri Darbar Sahib, also known as the Golden Temple in Amritsar, here, who alleges that she faces a threat to her life After the incident, Grewal said, “The Sikh religion always respects women.”
She urged Archana Makwana to file a complaint against those who threaten her with death and rape. She stressed that Sikhs do not behave like this and do not threaten anyone. She said that her claims are made solely to defame Sikhs.
Meanwhile, the Gujarat Police provided protection to Archana Makwana. She expressed gratitude to the police and the Gujarat government for their prompt action.
The SGPC, considered the 'Mini Parliament' of religion, filed a police complaint against the Instagram influencer this Saturday.
The incident resulted in the suspension of two SGPC employees for dereliction of duty at the Darbar Sahib 'Parikrama' by allowing the woman to do yoga exercises on the morning of June 21. Additionally, the SGPC fined another employee Rs 5,000 and transferred him to another Gurdwara.
A marble walkway is known as 'Parikrama' where pilgrims can perform a circumambulation, offer prayers and pay their respects.
SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami said some people deliberately ignore the sanctity of the holy place. He said that Sikh sentiments have been hurt by the woman's act.
He appealed to the 'sangat' that Sachkhand Sri Harmandir Sahib has great respect in the entire Sikh community and at the same time pilgrims, belonging to all religions and countries, come here to pay homage with reverence.
Instagram influencer Archana Makwana's photos while practicing yoga went viral.
Amid the uproar, she publicly apologized and expressed her regret.
Golden Temple general manager Bhagwant Singh Dhangera said Archana Makwana had posted the photos of her on her social media account.
"After verifying through the closed circuit television cameras, it was found that he was performing yoga exercises at 7:04 a.m., after having entered the premises at 6:57 a.m. He spent almost an hour in the 'Parikrama' but had not done no tribute during his stay," he stated. aggregate.
In a story posted on her Instagram account, Makwana said: “I didn't know that practicing yoga in the Gurdwara Sahib premises could be offensive to some as she was just showing respect and didn't want to hurt anyone. Please accept my sincerest apologies.”
The incident sparked outrage among the Sikh community, which called it a violation of the "maryada" of Darbar Sahib.
Responding to a media question about social media influencer Archana Makwana, who is facing charges for performing yoga at Sri Darbar Sahib, also known as the Golden Temple in Amritsar, here, who alleges that she faces a threat to her life After the incident, Grewal said, “The Sikh religion always respects women.”
She urged Archana Makwana to file a complaint against those who threaten her with death and rape. She stressed that Sikhs do not behave like this and do not threaten anyone. She said that her claims are made solely to defame Sikhs.
Meanwhile, the Gujarat Police provided protection to Archana Makwana. She expressed gratitude to the police and the Gujarat government for their prompt action.
The SGPC, considered the 'Mini Parliament' of religion, filed a police complaint against the Instagram influencer this Saturday.
The incident resulted in the suspension of two SGPC employees for dereliction of duty at the Darbar Sahib 'Parikrama' by allowing the woman to do yoga exercises on the morning of June 21. Additionally, the SGPC fined another employee Rs 5,000 and transferred him to another Gurdwara.
A marble walkway is known as 'Parikrama' where pilgrims can perform a circumambulation, offer prayers and pay their respects.
SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami said some people deliberately ignore the sanctity of the holy place. He said that Sikh sentiments have been hurt by the woman's act.
He appealed to the 'sangat' that Sachkhand Sri Harmandir Sahib has great respect in the entire Sikh community and at the same time pilgrims, belonging to all religions and countries, come here to pay homage with reverence.
Instagram influencer Archana Makwana's photos while practicing yoga went viral.
Amid the uproar, she publicly apologized and expressed her regret.
Golden Temple general manager Bhagwant Singh Dhangera said Archana Makwana had posted the photos of her on her social media account.
"After verifying through the closed circuit television cameras, it was found that he was performing yoga exercises at 7:04 a.m., after having entered the premises at 6:57 a.m. He spent almost an hour in the 'Parikrama' but had not done no tribute during his stay," he stated. aggregate.
In a story posted on her Instagram account, Makwana said: “I didn't know that practicing yoga in the Gurdwara Sahib premises could be offensive to some as she was just showing respect and didn't want to hurt anyone. Please accept my sincerest apologies.”
