Jathedar

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Jathedar refers to a leader of a jatha (a group, a community or a nation). Among the Sikhs, a Jathedar is an ordained leader of the clergy and leads a Takht, a sacred and authoritative seat.

Sikh clergy consists of five Jathedars, one each from five takhts or sacred seats. The Jathedars are appointed by Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), an elected body of the Sikhs sometimes called "Parliament of Sikhs." The highest seat of the Sikh religion is called Akal Takht. The Jathedar of Akal Takht makes all the important decisions after consultations with the Jathedars of the other four Takhts and SGPC.

Jathedars of Akal Takht Sahib of 1920

Teja Singh Bhuchar (1920–1921), before him was Arur Singh Naushshera (1907-1920), resigned in 1920.
Teja Singh Akerpuri (1921–1923) & (1926–1930)
Udham Singh Nagoki (1923–1924)
Bhai Acchar Singh (1924–1925)
Didar Singh (about a month in 1926)
Jawaher Singh (very short period in 1926)
Giani Gurmukh Singh Musaffer (1930-1931)
Mohan singh Nagoki (1931-1938)
Giani Partap Singh (1938-1948)
Bhai Sadhu Singh Bhaura (1948-1963)
Gurdial Singh Ajnoha (1980-1983)
Bhai Kirpal Singh (1963-1965) & (1983-1986)
Prof. Darshan Singh (1986)
Bhai Jasbir Singh Rodae (1986)
Bhai Gurdev Singh Kaunke (1986-1993)
Baba Gurbachan Singh Manochahal
Prof. Manjit Singh
Bhai Ranjit Singh
Giani Puran singh
Joginder Singh Vadanti

Current Jathedar:

Giani Gurbachan Singh - Appointed by SGPC
Jagtar Singh Hawara (Bhai Dhian Singh Mand is acting Jathedar in the absent of Jagtar Singh Hawara - Appointed by "Sarbat Khalsa 2015" and temporary until Sarbat Khalsa of April 2016

Jathedars of Buddha Dal - Panjva Takhat Chalda Vaheer

Baba Binod Singh
Baba Darbara Singh
Nawab Kapoor Singh
Sardar Jassa Singh Ahluwalia
Baba Naina Singh
Akali Phula Singh
Baba Hanuman Singh
Baba Prahlad Singh
Baba Gian Singh
Baba Teja Singh
Baba Sahib Kaladhari
Baba Chet Singh
Baba Santa Singh
Disputed

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