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{{short description|Indian Sikh preacher}}
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{{Notability|date=June 2025}}{{Infobox theologian
|name = Ranjit Singh Dhadrianwale
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|birth_name = Ranjit Singh
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|birth_place = Dhadrian, [[Sangrur district|Sangrur]], [[Punjab, India]]<ref name="SPS"/>{{better source needed|reason=Source is associated with the individual. Needs WP:Independent third party source|date=December 2020}}
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|language = [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]]
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|tradition_movement = Sikhi
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'''Ranjit Singh Dhandrian Wale''' (born 7 July 1984) is a preacher of [[Sikhism]].
== Philosophy ==
Dhadrianwale urges people to practice the teachings of [[Sikh gurus]] in daily life, instead of just performing rituals. He urges common Sikh people to read and understand the [[Gurbani]] themselves. People must be [[Satya|honest]], [[Kirat Karo|hardworking]] and should follow their responsibilities with passion. He teaches people to live a practical and truthful life. He refuses to believe in heaven or hell and claims that all our [[Karma|Karmas]] are paid-for at mental, emotional and spiritual levels in this life. He also opposes ritualistic animal slaughter practices that are prevalent in some sects.

According to him, the faith in God is not limited to any deity, personality or holy place. He emphasizes that the whole universe is the embodiment of God ([[Ik Onkar]]) itself including the humans. He strongly criticizes exploitation of the environment, "We must take care of nature as it takes care of us"<ref>{{Citation|last=Emm Pee|title=We all are in Nature {{!}} Bhai Ranjit Singh Khalsa Dhadrianwale|date=27 April 2019|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2l7UIneORN0|access-date=31 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|last=Bhai Ranjit Singh Khalsa Dhadrianwale|title=**LETS MAKE THE EARTH INTO HEAVEN**…Sikhi is about giving others life, not taking lives{{!}}Dhadrianwale|date=29 May 2018|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-m5qVVxFN7w|access-date=31 May 2019}}</ref> The law of nature is one thing he strongly believes in. Nature is bound by laws, and if we follow them, the desired results are bound to come.<ref>{{Citation|last=Emm Pee|title=Law of Nature {{!}} Bhai Ranjit Singh Khalsa Dhadrianwale|date=17 April 2019|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_O9iYt7TKI|access-date=31 May 2019}}</ref>

In recent years, he shifted to a different perspective understanding the ideas in [[Guru Granth Sahib]]. There has been some ongoing controversy among some Sikh scholars and Sikh groups over this. In 2016, a conflict started with [[Jathedar]] [[Harnam Singh Khalsa|Harnam Singh]] of [[Damdami Taksal]]. The basis of this was ideological disagreement.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=23 February 2019|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/what-s-at-the-heart-of-dhumma-dhadrianwale-rift/story-SDulChV9O7XNEAWsutgRpJ.html|title=What's at the heart of Dhumma-Dhadrianwale rift?|date=25 May 2018|language=en|website=www.hindustantimes.com}}</ref> On the evening of 17 May 2016, while Ranjit Singh was travelling to attend a Diwan (congregation) in [[Ludhiana district]], more than two dozen armed men attacked him. His aide Bhupinder Singh Khasi Kalan was shot dead, but Ranjit Singh survived.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=23 February 2019|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/sikh-preacher-ranjit-singh-dhadrianwala-attacked-near-ludhiana/story-VYqDQNnJFE4e33lTXYNSNL.html|title=One dead in attack on Sikh preacher Dhadrianwale|date=17 May 2016|language=en|website=www.hindustantimes.com}}</ref> Dhadrianwale continued to receive death threats from various groups.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ludhiana/dhadrianwale-alleges-fresh-threats-from-taksal/articleshow/64295717.cms|title=Ranjit Singh Dhadrianwale alleges fresh threats from Damdami Taksal - Times of India|website=The Times of India|date=24 May 2018|access-date=23 February 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/damdami-taksal-threatens-to-eliminate-dhadrianwale/594549.html|title=Damdami Taksal threatens to eliminate Dhadrianwale|work=Tribune India}}</ref> The [[Chief Minister of Punjab (India)|Chief Minister of Punjab]] [[Amarinder Singh]] intervened and asked them to stop giving such threats.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/2018/state-editions/capt-warns-damdami-taksal-over-alleged-threats-to-dhadrianwale.html|title=Capt warns Damdami Taksal over alleged threats to Dhadrianwale|work=The Pioneer|language=en|access-date=31 May 2019}}</ref>

== Controversy ==
In February 2020, activists from Sikh groups including [[Damdami Taksal]] disrupted his sermons alleging Dhadrianwale of distortion of [[Sikh history]] and opposition of core Sikh principles like [[Naam Japo|''Naam Japna'']] (meditation with recitation of God's Name); waking up at ''[[Amrit Velā]]'' (early morning) and belief in heaven and hell. Dhadrianwale preaches that these principles should be as per the judgement of an individual.<ref>{{cite news |date=5 February 2020 |title=In Dhadrianwale-Sikh bodies tussle, it's reason vs ritual |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/in-dhadrianwale-sikh-bodies-tussle-it-s-reason-vs-ritual/story-OOt2jHdaJ8wzAaooNLF0aK.html |access-date=13 September 2020 |work=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref>

In March 2020 a group of protestors warned Dhadriawnale to face unpleasant response if he addresses any congregation in Punjab. Singh then decided not to hold gatherings to avoid any serious problem to ''sangat'' (congregation).<ref name="dhadrianwale">{{cite news |last1=Singh |first1=Harjeet |date=14 November 2019 |title=Dhadrianwale cancelled congregation to avoid any deadly resistance from rivals |url=https://www.parmeshardwar.in/dhadrian-wale-news/dhadrianwale-stopped-congregation-to-avoid-any-deadly-conflict |access-date=14 August 2020 |work=ParmesharDwar News |language=en}}</ref>{{better source needed|reason=Needs reliable WP:Independent source, like news articles, etc|date=November 2020}}

In August 2020, the [[Akal Takht]] directed the Sikh community to boycott Dhadrian Wale till he seeks clemency for his alleged objectionable remarks against 'Sikh principles', the [[Jathedar of the Akal Takht|Jathedar of Akal Takht]] and distortion of Sikh history.<ref>{{cite news |date=24 August 2020 |title=Takht calls for social boycott of preacher Dhadrianwale |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/takht-calls-for-social-boycott-of-preacher-dhadrianwale/story-1y8hX57IFvT9rLdlXgPWyH.html |access-date=12 September 2020 |work=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref><ref name="TOI">{{cite news |last1=Rana |first1=Yudhvir |date=19 December 2019 |title=Ranjit Singh Dhadrianwale may invite Akal Takht's ire for possible no-show {{!}} Amritsar News - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/amritsar/dhadrianwale-may-invite-akal-takhts-ire-for-possible-no-show/articleshow/72883114.cms |access-date=12 September 2020 |work=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> Dhadrian Wale was previously asked to participate in a meeting with a five-member committee constituted by Akal Takht Jathedar [[Giani Harpreet Singh|Harpreet Singh]] at [[Gurdwara Dukh Nivaran Sahib]], [[Patiala]] in December 2019, but he declined the invitation.<ref name="TOI" />

=== Akal Takht lifts ban ===
On May 21, 2025, the Akal Takht—the highest temporal authority in Sikhism—officially lifted the five-year ban on Sikh preacher Ranjit Singh Dhadrianwale, restoring his right to lead religious congregations. This decision followed Dhadrianwale's formal appearance before the five Sikh high priests, where he submitted an apology and pledged to adhere to Sikh principles and the Akal Takht-approved code of conduct.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-05-22 |title=Sikh high priests in Amritsar lift ban on Dhadrianwale’s preaching after he expresses regret over controversial remarks |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/sikh-high-priests-in-amritsar-lift-ban-on-dhadrianwales-preaching-after-he-expresses-regret-over-controversial-remarks/articleshow/121324362.cms |access-date=2025-05-22 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Takht pardons Dhadrianwale, told to abide by Sikh principles |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/takht-pardons-dhadrianwale-told-to-abide-by-sikh-principles/ |access-date=2025-05-22 |website=The Tribune |language=en}}</ref>

The ban, initially imposed in August 2020, stemmed from allegations that Dhadrianwale had misinterpreted Gurbani and made statements considered disrespectful to Sikh traditions. At that time, the Akal Takht had urged the Sikh community to distance themselves from his teachings until he sought clemency.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-05-21 |title=Akal Takht Sahib removes ban on Sikh preacher Ranjit Dhadrianwale after he apologises for ‘misinterpreting Gurbani’ |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/akal-takht-sahib-ban-sikh-ranjit-dhadrianwale-apology-gurbani-10019454/ |access-date=2025-05-22 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>

In his recent appearance, Dhadrianwale acknowledged past mistakes and expressed a desire to work within the mainstream of the Khalsa Panth, preaching Sikhism under the guidance of the Akal Takht. The high priests accepted his apology, allowing him to resume his preaching activities, provided he strictly adheres to the Sikh Rehat Maryada and maintains the sanctity of Gurmat.

=== Rape and murder allegations ===
On 7 December 2024, The [[Punjab Police (India)|Punjab Police]] has filed a case against Dhadrianwale regarding the alleged rape and murder of a woman in [[Patiala]] in 2012. The FIR, registered under Sections 302 (murder), 376 (rape), and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the [[Indian Penal Code]], was filed at the Passiana Police station following a complaint from the victim's brother.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |last=PTI |date=2024-12-11 |title=Sikh preacher Dhadrianwale booked for rape, murder: Punjab Police tells High Court |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/punjab/sikh-preacher-dhadrianwale-booked-for-rape-murder-punjab-police-tells-high-court/article68972263.ece |access-date=2024-12-11 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

The victim was found unconscious outside the gurdwara on 22 April 2012, and later died at a hospital without being able to provide a statement. Initially, her family did not suspect foul play, and a [[Autopsy|postmortem]] indicated death by poisoning from [[Aluminium phosphate|aluminum phosphate]] [[insecticide]]. However, the victim's brother has since alleged police inaction and [[intimidation]].<ref name=":0" />

== Gurdwara Parmeshar Dwar Sahib ==
[[File:Gurdwara Parmeshar Dwar Sahib - 1.jpg|thumb|Gurdwara Parmeshar Dwar Sahib]]
The building of Gurudwara Parmeshar Dwar Sahib, completed in 2010, is situated on the Sangrur-Patiala Road Shekhupur, Punjab.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gurdwara Parmeshar Dwar Sahib Patiala {{!}} Dhadrian Wale |url=https://www.parmeshardwar.in/ |access-date=9 October 2020 |website=www.parmeshardwar.in |language=en-US}}</ref> The gurudwara complex also includes ''Kalgidhar Sangat Niwas and a'' massive ''diwan hall'' with the seating capacity of over 50,000. Here, monthly Guru Maneyo Granth Chetna Samagam (holy congregation) is organized on First Saturday of every month. Sikh devotees (Sangat) gather in huge numbers and Amrit Sanchar is also held on same day. The programs are uploaded and broadcast live on TV, website,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Parmeshar TV {{!}} Official Website of Bhai Ranjit Singh Khalsa Dhadrianwale |url=http://parmeshar.tv/ |access-date=11 August 2020 |language=en-US}}</ref> YouTube<ref>{{Cite web |title=Emm Pee - YouTube |url=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCswIOlMY2_DT05glwBsxZyg |access-date=9 October 2020 |website=www.youtube.com}}</ref> and a dedicated app.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dhadrianwale - Apps on Google Play |url=https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gurbanitv&hl=en_US |access-date=11 August 2020 |website=play.google.com |language=en}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
* [https://gaana.com/artist/bhai-ranjit-singh-khalsa-dhadrianwale Gaana]
* [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.BaaniNet.ParmesharTV Official Android App]
* [https://apps.apple.com/in/app/parmeshar-dwar/id963585210 Official iOS App]
* [https://www.parmeshardwar.in Gurdwara ParmesharDwar Sahib] &

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