Sant Nirankari Mission (Indian, mainstream)
Indian Sant tradition founded by Buta Singh (1929). Distinctive teachings on the Formless God (Nirankar). Major successor disputes with mainstream Sikhism.
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BITE breakdown
0 — Indian Sant tradition with substantial global following; mainstream low-moderate.
Profile facts
In context
Sant Nirankari Mission grew under successor leaders including Hardev Singh (d. 2016, succeeded by Sudiksha Ji). The 1978 Amritsar Vaisakhi clash between Nirankari and Sikh fundamentalist Bhindranwale supporters helped trigger the broader Punjab insurgency. Mainstream low-moderate control religious organisation.
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Timeline
- 1929Founded by Buta Singh
- 1978Amritsar Vaisakhi clash
Sources
- Joginder Singh academic work search ↗
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