Pothi Seva

Pothi Seva Pothi Seva is a non-profit organisation that is committed to the preservation, conservation and restoration of Sikh scriptures and related literature.

22/06/2026

Surface cleaning
A sevadar at the London Seva Asthan uses a soft brush to remove dust from an early printed Guru Granth Sahib Ji.
Join our seva sessions in London, Chandigarh, Anandpur Sahib and Takht Sri Patna Sahib to learn professional quality conservation techniques from experienced sevadars.

You can also support Pothi Seva by becoming a donating member. Check the links in our bio.”

30/05/2026

Lining damaged endleaves

A sevadar at the London Seva Asthan lines a damaged blank endleaf in preparation for reuse.
Join our seva sessions in London, Chandigarh, Anandpur Sahib and Takht Sri Patna Sahib to learn professional quality conservation techniques from experienced sevadars.

You can also support Pothi Seva by becoming a donating member. Check the links in our bio.”

17/05/2026

Preparing spinefolds for repair

A sevadar at Takht Sri Harimandir Ji (Patna Sahib) is carefully preparing the spinefolds of a Guru Granth Sahib Ji manuscript in preparation for repair.
Join our seva sessions in London, Chandigarh, Anandpur Sahib and Takht Sri Patna Sahib to learn professional quality conservation techniques from experienced sevadars.

You can also support Pothi Seva by becoming a donating member. Check the links in our bio.”

04/04/2026

Preparing single-leaf sheets of Sikh poetic text

A sevadar at Sri Anandpur Sahib is preparing single leaves of a historical Sikh poetic text called ‘Niranjani Jot’ in preparation for sewing and binding.
Join our seva sessions in London, Chandigarh, Anandpur Sahib and Takht Sri Patna Sahib to learn professional quality conservation techniques from experienced sevadars.

You can also support Pothi Seva by becoming a donating member. Check the links in our bio.”

02/02/2026

Resewing a Sangrahi (Anthology) Pothi

After months of meticulous repair this sevadar is resewing a Sangrahi (anthology) Pothi with patience and concentration.

Join our weekly sessions in London, Chandigarh and Anandpur Sahib to learn professional quality conservation techniques from experienced sevadars.

You can also support Pothi Seva by becoming a donating member. Every contribution helps repair priceless Gurmukhi heritage. Check the links in our bio.

Repairing modern Pothi SahibsAlongside early hath-likhats (manuscript) we teach sevadars to repair relatively modern Pot...
25/01/2026

Repairing modern Pothi Sahibs

Alongside early hath-likhats (manuscript) we teach sevadars to repair relatively modern Pothi Sahibs in a way that preserves their style and appearance, whilst also using strong, archival quality materials. These images show some typical stages in the repair of a small ‘Gutka’ Pothi Sahib.

Join our weekly sessions in London, Chandigarh and Anandpur Sahib to learn professional quality conservation techniques from experienced sevadars.

You can also support Pothi Seva by becoming a donating member. Every contribution helps repair priceless Gurmukhi heritage. Check the links in our bio.

20/01/2026

Seva Close Up: Models

Learning using models and mock-ups is an important element of Pothi Seva. Here a sevadar is practicing an endband type before constructing it on a Guru Granth Sahib Ji Bhag Pothi Sahib.

Join our weekly sessions in London, Chandigarh and Anandpur Sahib to learn professional quality conservation techniques from experienced sevadars.

You can also support Pothi Seva by becoming a donating member. Every contribution helps repair priceless Gurmukhi heritage. Check the links in our bio.

02/01/2026

Seva Close Up

Reattaching the cover of a Sukhmani Sahib Pothi after adding new endleaves and spine linings.

Join our weekly sessions in London, Chandigarh and Anandpur Sahib to learn professional quality conservation techniques from experienced sevadars.

You can also support Pothi Seva by becoming a donating member. Every contribution helps repair priceless Gurmukhi heritage. Check the links in our bio.

Memories ਯਾਦਾਂOctober 2023Surveying waterside vegetation relating to historical paper-making in the Kashmir Valley as pa...
20/12/2025

Memories ਯਾਦਾਂ

October 2023
Surveying waterside vegetation relating to historical paper-making in the Kashmir Valley as part of the ongoing ‘Dhan Su Kagad’ Project. Kashmir was the source of paper for many Gurmukhi Pothi Sahibs. Thanks to photographer and wetlands expert for his kind help and assistance with this.

Join our weekly sessions in London, Chandigarh and Anandpur Sahib to learn professional quality conservation techniques from experienced sevadars.

You can also support Pothi Seva by becoming a donating member. Every contribution helps repair priceless Gurmukhi heritage. Check the links in our bio.

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Anandpur Sahib
140118

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07821269324

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