Bhai surjan singh biography
Bhai surjan singh biography
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Ragi (Sikhism)
Sikh musician who plays hymns in different ragas
A Ragi (Punjabi: ਰਾਗੀ; rāgī) is a Sikh musician who plays hymns (shabads) in different ragas as prescribed in the Sri Guru Granth Sahib.[1]
Role
Professional Sikh musical performances are usually done within gurdwaras.[2] Within the central room, there is a dedicated space beside the sacred scripture for the rāgī jathā (ragi ensemble) on an elevated stage.[2] The ragis sit on the elevated stage facing the gathered Sikh congregation in the room, who sit directly on the floor at a lower level.[2] Kirtan is performed within the gurdwaras on both regular and celebatory days.[2] For the major and popular gurdwaras, Sunday (Aitavāra) tends to be the day where more kirtan performances are held throughout the day whilst for other days, kirtan performances usually occur in the evening time.[2]
Kirtan within gurdwara is usually performed by the ragi