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Pada
Division of a hymn in the Guru Granth Sahib, it varies in length from one to four verses.

Palki
The wooden, golden or marble palaquin in which the Guru Granth Sahib is ceremonially installed.

Panj Kakke
The five physical symbols which must be worn at all times by Khalsa Sikhs; kachha (briefs), kangha (comb), kara (steel bracelet), kes (unshorn hair) and kirpan (ceremonial sword).

Panj Piaras
The five beloved ones, referring to the first five Sikhs initiated into the Khalsa order by Guru Gobind Singh. Five Khalsa Sikhs are required for initiation of a new member.

Panth
The entire Sikh community.

Parkarma
The walkway around the sarovar (pool) found at many gurdwaras.

Patit
A Khalsa Sikh who has failed to live upto the vows of the Khalsa order.

Prakash Karna
The early morning ceremony when the Guru Granth Sahib is formally opened and the days worship begins.

Paath
A reading of the Guru Granth Sahib.

Paudi
A stanza of the Guru Granth Sahib.

Pauri
Verses in the Guru Granth Sahib, their length and metre are both variable.

Phera
Circling of the Guru Granth Sahib during the wedding ceremony.

Pothi
A book or volume of religious hymns.