Sikhism Sikh clergy consists of five Jathedars, one each from five takhts or sacred seats. The Jathedars are appointed by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), an elected body of the Sikhs sometimes called the "Parliament of Sikhs". The highest seat of the Sikh religion is called Akal Takht and the Jathedar of Akal Takht makes all the important decisions after consultations with the Jathedars of the other four takhts and the SGPC.
Sikhism Sikh clergy consis:ts of five Jathedars, .one each from five takhts or sacred seats. The Jathedars are appointed by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), an elected body of the Sikhs sometimes called the "Parliament !of Sikhs". The highest seat of the Sikh religion is called Akal Takht and the Ja:thedar of Akal Takht makes all the important decisions after consultations with the Jathedars of the other four takhts and the SGPC.