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Ragi (Kirtan Performer) – Tabla Player
| Posting date: | 11 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Accommodation and meals will be provided. |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 24 May 2025 |
| Location: | SE18 6QW |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Gurdwara Sahib Woolwich (Woolwich Sikh Temple) |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | GSW/Tabla Player-May2025 |
Summary
Job Summary:
Gurdwara Sahib Woolwich is seeking an experienced and skilled Tabla Player to join its Kirtani Jatha of three members. The successful candidate will primarily support Kirtan performances as a Tabla accompanist and contribute to various Sikh religious services in line with Sikh Rehat Maryada (code of conduct).
This position is part of a religious team and will involve performing duties with utmost respect, spiritual commitment, and discipline.
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Key Responsibilities:
• Perform Kirtan (vocal and instrumental accompaniment) during daily services, events, and special programmes.
• Play Tabla as part of a three-person Jatha for regular and special religious functions.
• Participate in religious services including weddings, funerals, and Akhand Paaths.
• Handle Guru Granth Sahib Ji with respect including duties such as Parkash and Sukhasan.
• Assist in the preparation and distribution of Parshad (sacred offering).
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Essential Criteria:
• Must be Amritdhari Sikh, committed to Sikh Rehat Maryada.
• Must perform Nitnem (five daily prayers) regularly.
• At least 2 years of experience in a Gurdwara setting.
• Proficient in Tabla playing, with knowledge of classical raags.
• Ability to recite Gurbani melodiously and participate in Kirtan.
• Fluency in Punjabi (spoken, reading, and writing).
• Good interpersonal and social skills; able to engage respectfully with sangat of all ages.
• Basic proficiency in using digital tools like WhatsApp, Email, and Facebook for community communication.
• Knowledge of additional instruments (e.g. harmonium, dilruba) is desirable.
Accommodation and meals will be provided.
The employer claims exception under the Equality Act 2010.
All applications, with CV, qualifications and video/audio by email to: gurdwarapardhan@gmail.com
Gurdwara Sahib Woolwich is seeking an experienced and skilled Tabla Player to join its Kirtani Jatha of three members. The successful candidate will primarily support Kirtan performances as a Tabla accompanist and contribute to various Sikh religious services in line with Sikh Rehat Maryada (code of conduct).
This position is part of a religious team and will involve performing duties with utmost respect, spiritual commitment, and discipline.
________________________________________
Key Responsibilities:
• Perform Kirtan (vocal and instrumental accompaniment) during daily services, events, and special programmes.
• Play Tabla as part of a three-person Jatha for regular and special religious functions.
• Participate in religious services including weddings, funerals, and Akhand Paaths.
• Handle Guru Granth Sahib Ji with respect including duties such as Parkash and Sukhasan.
• Assist in the preparation and distribution of Parshad (sacred offering).
________________________________________
Essential Criteria:
• Must be Amritdhari Sikh, committed to Sikh Rehat Maryada.
• Must perform Nitnem (five daily prayers) regularly.
• At least 2 years of experience in a Gurdwara setting.
• Proficient in Tabla playing, with knowledge of classical raags.
• Ability to recite Gurbani melodiously and participate in Kirtan.
• Fluency in Punjabi (spoken, reading, and writing).
• Good interpersonal and social skills; able to engage respectfully with sangat of all ages.
• Basic proficiency in using digital tools like WhatsApp, Email, and Facebook for community communication.
• Knowledge of additional instruments (e.g. harmonium, dilruba) is desirable.
Accommodation and meals will be provided.
The employer claims exception under the Equality Act 2010.
All applications, with CV, qualifications and video/audio by email to: gurdwarapardhan@gmail.com