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Girl power: Young Sikh poet makes history, honoured by Akal Takht

Secures a place in the India Book of Records for composing eight poems on the spot
Tribune News Service
Amritsar, Updated At : 10:08 AM Oct 03, 2025 IST
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Giani Kuldip Singh Gargaj, officiating Jathedar of the Akal Takht and Jathedar of Takht Kesgarh Sahib, on Thursday honoured 18-year-old Gursharan Kaur Bandala, who set a unique record by writing eight poems in just one and a half minutes.

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She secured a place in the India Book of Records for composing eight poems on the spot within a minute and a half — becoming the first Gursikh and turbaned girl in the globe to achieve such feat.

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She was honoured at the Akal Takht secretariat. She was presented with a siropa (robe of honour) and a Sri Sahib (sword). On the occasion, Gursharan Kaur also presented the Jathedar with a compilation of her poems.

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