Baba ji (Guru Granth Sahib) Hand Sewn Canopy and Engraved Waheguru

What beautiful hand work! I would be afraid to sleep on it, it would be proudly displayed tho! You are a Wednesday Winning Wizard again ( I am having a hard time stumping you!) my post will be up closer to 12 pm. *hugs*

Faythe thanks for playing ,
“Baba ji” is the affectionate and respectful term Sikhs use for our Guru the scripture of Guru Granth Sahib. The bed shown here is reserved solely for our Guru scripture.
When our Guru is open for reading the scripture rests on the altar (palki), at the end of day we close our scripture ceremonially and put our Guru to rest on a bed. You are correct, it would be considered exceedingly disrespectful for anyone to sleep in the bed reserved for Baba ji.

What beautiful linens! Love it! Anyone would be blessed to sleep on that especially fit for a beautiful baby!

Beautiful…..:)

That is absolutely beautiful!

How beautiful!

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The hand-sewn pillow is so pretty.

Gorgeous room!

I played too. Mine are here and here.

Love the pillow. It’s so beautiful.

It’s a beautiful hand made…

Love them. It’s too bad we live in a society where almost everything is mass produced.

So beautiful! Happy WW!

Beautiful! Happy WW!

How lovely. What beautiful handiwork.

What exquisite work. It is really a treasure.

Extremely beautiful and holy.

Oh, to be able to create something of such beauty!

Happy WW!

Very intricate and well crafted. As a musician, I couldn’t help but notice the tabla set on the left

They’re beautiful! What a treasure..

Making something beautiful with one’s own hands is a kind of worship.

Beautiful!

That canopy is just beautiful. Someone put a lot of work and dedication into it, which makes it all the more special. It’s a tribute to spirituality and faith.

Beautiful setting, love the hand-sewn pillow too.

One of the things I so love about the images you share, Sukhmandir DD, is that they really show the respect, love, and devotion with which Sikhism graces the outer accoutrements of the faith…and the implication of the serious thought and devotion given to the unseen aspects of faith, as well.

How very ornate. Canopy beds aren’t just for young girls after all. I once made a half-canape using a Navajo style blanket I stitched with fringe all around its edges to drape over my bed. At the time my bedroom decor was a mix of Native American, Gypsy, and Hippie. This was so many years ago that it feels like a lifetime ago. I loved the looks of that canopy, but it sure was a dust collector.

Phylameana you are so right about canopies becoming dust collectors in fact that is apart of its function to be a barrier and protect Baba Ji from dust which might otherwise come from above.

That is some seriously impressive hand work!

I’m so glad you respond to comments so I can learn more. Your posts are always so interesting and relay sights and information I wouldn’t know to look up. This truly is a respectful and holy setting for your Baba ji.

Beautiful bed!! Thanks for linkin up and leavin a comment. You are such a deep thinker.

Such intricate designs. It must have taken lots of patience and care.

I have to agree with some others…how could you ever use something so beautiful and that took so much work.

Beautiful work. Doesn’t look like it should be used as everyday furnishings.