Parikrama (circumambulatory path)
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Parikrama (circumambulatory path) is the sacred walkway encircling the central shrine at Darbar Sahib, used by devotees for ritual circumambulation and meditation.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Parikrama (circumambulatory path) canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T12946966 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Parikrama (circumambulatory path) Context triple: [Darbar Sahib, hasPart, Parikrama (circumambulatory path)]
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A.
Girivalam (Giri Pradakshina)
Girivalam (Giri Pradakshina) is a Hindu pilgrimage practice of circumambulating the sacred Arunachala hill at Tiruvannamalai, especially on full moon days, as an act of devotion and spiritual merit.
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B.
Chandi Path
Chandi Path is a revered Hindu scripture consisting of hymns and verses dedicated to the goddess Chandi (Durga), recited especially for protection, victory, and spiritual upliftment.
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C.
Navadvip Mandala Parikrama
Navadvip Mandala Parikrama is a traditional Gaudiya Vaishnava pilgrimage tour that circumambulates the nine sacred islands of Navadvip associated with Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu’s pastimes.
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D.
Cankamana (Cloister walk)
Cankamana (Cloister walk) is the sacred walkway within the Mahabodhi Temple complex where the Buddha is believed to have practiced walking meditation after his enlightenment.
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E.
Transept Trail
Transept Trail is a scenic hiking path on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, offering forested terrain and canyon overlooks.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Parikrama (circumambulatory path) Target entity description: Parikrama (circumambulatory path) is the sacred walkway encircling the central shrine at Darbar Sahib, used by devotees for ritual circumambulation and meditation.
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A.
Girivalam (Giri Pradakshina)
Girivalam (Giri Pradakshina) is a Hindu pilgrimage practice of circumambulating the sacred Arunachala hill at Tiruvannamalai, especially on full moon days, as an act of devotion and spiritual merit.
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B.
Chandi Path
Chandi Path is a revered Hindu scripture consisting of hymns and verses dedicated to the goddess Chandi (Durga), recited especially for protection, victory, and spiritual upliftment.
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C.
Navadvip Mandala Parikrama
Navadvip Mandala Parikrama is a traditional Gaudiya Vaishnava pilgrimage tour that circumambulates the nine sacred islands of Navadvip associated with Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu’s pastimes.
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D.
Cankamana (Cloister walk)
Cankamana (Cloister walk) is the sacred walkway within the Mahabodhi Temple complex where the Buddha is believed to have practiced walking meditation after his enlightenment.
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E.
Transept Trail
Transept Trail is a scenic hiking path on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, offering forested terrain and canyon overlooks.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
pilgrimage path
ⓘ
religious architectural feature ⓘ sacred walkway ⓘ |
| architecturalLayout | rectangular circuit ⓘ |
| associatedPractice |
circumambulation
ⓘ
parikrama ⓘ walking meditation ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Harmandir Sahib complex
ⓘ
linked to:
Sri Harmandir Sahib
|
| culturalContext |
Punjabi Sikh tradition
ⓘ
linked to:
Sikh people
|
| designedFor | continuous flow of pilgrims ⓘ |
| encircles | central shrine at Darbar Sahib ⓘ |
| hasAccessPoint | main entrances of Darbar Sahib complex ⓘ |
| hasAtmosphere |
contemplative
ⓘ
devotional ⓘ |
| hasEtiquette |
modest dress
ⓘ
no alcohol ⓘ no smoking ⓘ |
| hasLighting | illuminated at night ⓘ |
| hasReligiousSignificance |
act of humility and devotion
ⓘ
expression of reverence to the Guru Granth Sahib ⓘ |
| hasRitualRule |
devotees walk barefoot
ⓘ
devotees walk with covered head ⓘ |
| hasView |
Akal Takht
ⓘ
Darshani Deori gateway ⓘ |
| locatedAt | Darbar Sahib ⓘ |
| maintenanceBy | Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee ⓘ |
| material |
marble
ⓘ
stone ⓘ |
| movementDirection | clockwise ⓘ |
| partOf |
Darbar Sahib complex
ⓘ
linked to:
Darbar Sahib
|
| primaryFunction | ritual circumambulation ⓘ |
| religiousTradition | Sikhism ⓘ |
| safetyFeature | parapet or low boundary along edges ⓘ |
| spatialRelation | surrounds the sarovar at Darbar Sahib ⓘ |
| supportsActivity |
collective procession on special occasions
ⓘ
recitation of Gurbani while walking ⓘ silent prayer ⓘ |
| symbolizes |
centrality of the Guru in Sikh life
ⓘ
spiritual journey ⓘ |
| timeOfUse |
day
ⓘ
night ⓘ |
| usedBy | devotees ⓘ |
| usedFor | meditation ⓘ |
| visibilityOf |
Harmandir Sahib from multiple angles
ⓘ
sarovar from multiple angles ⓘ |
| visitorType |
Sikh pilgrims
ⓘ
non-Sikh visitors ⓘ |
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Input
Subject: Parikrama (circumambulatory path) Description of subject: Parikrama (circumambulatory path) is the sacred walkway encircling the central shrine at Darbar Sahib, used by devotees for ritual circumambulation and meditation.
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