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This list is of topics related to Sikhs and Sikhism. Sikhism ( IPA: or; ਸਿੱਖੀ sikkhī, IPA:) founded on the teachings of Nanak and nine successive gurus in fifteenth century The history of Sikhism is closely associated with the History of Punjab, the socio-political situation in medieval India, and the social structures and Simran and Seva: These are the Foundation of Sikhism. It is the duty of every Sikh to practise Naam Sikh (English or; ਸਿੱਖ sikkh, IPA) is the title and name given to an adherent of Sikhism. Sikhism was established by Guru Nanak over the period of 1469 to 1708. Sikh Bhagats (ਭਗਤ from Sanskrit भक्त) refers to the saints and holy men of various faiths whose teachings are included in the Sikh holy book This article lists historical personalities who are important to the Sikh religion Mai Bhago (http//www The Sikh religious philosophy is covered in great detail in the Sri Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh holy text Ek On Kar Sikhs believe there is only one God who has infinite qualities and names The Sikhs must believe in the following values Equality All humans are equal before God – No discrimination is allowed on the basis of caste race sex creed There are a number of religious prohibitions in Sikhism Cutting Hair Cutting hair is strictly forbidden in Sikhism Naam: Or Naam Japo. Free service ( Seva) meditation and prayer ( Simran) sacred music ( Kirtan) prod concern = This is not an encyclopedic topic This is a list of random unrelated facts about Sikhism Gurbani is the term used by Sikhs to refer to any compositions of the Gurus Sikh practices are simple precise and practical guidelines laid out by the Gurus for the practice of the "Sikh way of life" The principal Sikh scripture is the Adi Granth (First Scripture) more commonly called the Guru Granth Sahib. The Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji (ਗੁਰੂ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਸਾਹਿਬ gurū granth sāhib) or Guru Granth Sahib, is the eleventh and eternal Guru of the Adi Granth (or Aad Granth, literally "the first book" is the early compilation of the Sikh Scriptures by Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji the fifth The Dasven Patshah Da Granth (ਦਸਵੇ ਪਾਤਸ਼ਾਹ ਦਾ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ (book of the Tenth Emperor popularly known as Dasam Granth(ਦਸਮ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ Sikhism ( IPA: or; ਸਿੱਖੀ sikkhī, IPA:) founded on the teachings of Nanak and nine successive gurus in fifteenth century
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Gurdwaras
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Gurdwaras in India
- Gurdwaras in India - Sikhism stub; many red-links. Sikhism ( IPA: or; ਸਿੱਖੀ sikkhī, IPA:) founded on the teachings of Nanak and nine successive gurus in fifteenth century Sikh (English or; ਸਿੱਖ sikkh, IPA) is the title and name given to an adherent of Sikhism. Amritsar (ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤਸਰ meaning The Lake of the Holy Nectar, is the administrative headquarters of the Amritsar District in the state Ik Onkar (also pa ੴ, pa ਇਕ/ਏਕ ਓਅੰਕਾਰ, Ēk Ōaṅkār, Ik Onkar, Ek Onkar and other variants means Gurmukhī (ਗੁਰਮੁਖੀ Shahmukhi:) is the most common script used for writing the Punjabi language. For the village in Azerbaijan see Xəlsə. Khalsa ( Punjabi: pa ਖਾਲਸਾ literally "Pure" refers to the collective Khalsa Panth (meaning a group of baptized Sikhs (ਖਾਲਸਾ ਪੰਥ khālsā panth) is the Theocracy that manages the affairs of the Khalsa "Five K" can also refer to a five-kilometer distance in long-distance running or other sports Laava is also a stage name of the musician Laava (singer. ----The laava phere (singular laav) are the four The Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee (ਸ਼੍ਰੋਮਣੀ ਗੁਰਦੁਆਰਾ ਪ੍ਰਬੰਧਕ ਕਮੇਟੀ (also called the parliament of the Sikhs is an organisation The Sikh religious philosophy is covered in great detail in the Sri Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh holy text Ek On Kar Sikhs believe there is only one God who has infinite qualities and names Naam: Or Naam Japo. Free service ( Seva) meditation and prayer ( Simran) sacred music ( Kirtan) The Sikhs must believe in the following values Equality All humans are equal before God – No discrimination is allowed on the basis of caste race sex creed There are a number of religious prohibitions in Sikhism Cutting Hair Cutting hair is strictly forbidden in Sikhism prod concern = This is not an encyclopedic topic This is a list of random unrelated facts about Sikhism Singh (सिंह sinh, ਸਿੰਘ singh, સિંહ sinh) is derived from the Sanskrit word Siṃha meaning " Takhat was a daughter of Ramesses II and probably Henutmire. It is believed that she married Merneptah although Dodson proposes that she was an additional Guru Nanak 's travel to many areas going from the Punjab. The first tour being east towards Bengal and Assam, the second Waheguru (ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ vāhigurū or pa ਵਾਹਗੁਰੂ vāhgurū; also transliterated Vahiguru)It is the term used in Sikhism Sikh (English or; ਸਿੱਖ sikkh, IPA) is the title and name given to an adherent of Sikhism. Guru Nanak Dev (ਗੁਰੂ ਨਾਨਕ ਦੇਵ (गुरु नानक گرونانک Gurū Nānak ( 15 april 1469, Nankana Sahib Guru Angad Dev Ji was the second of the eleven Sikh Gurus. Lehna was born in the village of Sarae Naga in Muktsar district in Punjab, on March 31, Guru Amar Das ( Gurmukhi: ਗੁਰੂ ਅਮਰ ਦਾਸ ( 5 May 1479 - 1 September 1574) was the third of The Guru Ram Das (ਗੁਰੂ ਰਾਮ ਦਾਸ (Born in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan on 24 September, 1534 &ndash 1 September Guru Arjan Dev Ji or Guru Arjun Dev Ji (ਗੁਰੂ ਅਰਜੁਨ ਦੇਵ (born in Amritsar, Punjab, India on 15 April, Guru Har Gobind (ਗੁਰੂ ਹਰਿ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਸਾਹਿਬ also Sacha Padshah (ਸੱਚਾ ਪਾਦਸ਼ਾਹ True King Guru Har Rai (ਗੁਰੂ ਹਰਿ ਰਾਇ ( 26 February 1630 - 6 October 1661) was the seventh of The Eleven Gurus of Sikhism Guru Har Krishan (ਗੁਰੂ ਹਰਿ ਕ੍ਰਿਸ਼ਨ ( 7 July, 1656 &ndash 30 March, 1664) was Guru Tegh Bahadur ( 1 April 1621 – 11 November 1675) became the 9th Guru of Sikhism on Guru Gobind Singh (ਗੁਰੂ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਸਿੰਘ gʊɾu gobɪn̪d̪ sɪ́ŋg ( December 22, 1666 &ndash 7 October, 1708) was The principal Sikh scripture is the Adi Granth (First Scripture) more commonly called the Guru Granth Sahib. Sikhism ( IPA: or; ਸਿੱਖੀ sikkhī, IPA:) founded on the teachings of Nanak and nine successive gurus in fifteenth century The history of Sikhism is closely associated with the History of Punjab, the socio-political situation in medieval India, and the social structures and Simran and Seva: These are the Foundation of Sikhism. It is the duty of every Sikh to practise Naam Sikh (English or; ਸਿੱਖ sikkh, IPA) is the title and name given to an adherent of Sikhism. The Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji (ਗੁਰੂ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਸਾਹਿਬ gurū granth sāhib) or Guru Granth Sahib, is the eleventh and eternal Guru of the Japji Sahib consists of the Mool Mantra as the beginning followed by 38 hymns and a final Salok at the end of this composition Shabad Hazaray is the Bani of longing for the beloved It was written by Guru Arjan when he was separated from Guru Ram Das for a long period of time Anand Sahib This Bani is part of the Nitnem or prayer which are read by Amritdhari Sikhs in the morning The rehras is the evening Prayer of the Sikhs. It is recited at the end of a working day Kirtan Sohila Three Gurus – Guru Nanak, Guru Ram Das and Guru Arjan - contributed five shabads on the pain of separation and celebrating the bliss of Sukhmani Sahib is the name given to the set of hymns divided into 24 sections which appear in the Sri Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh Holy Scriptures on page 262 Asa Ki Var is a collection of 24 pauris or stanzas written by Guru Nanak Devji ( Sri Guru Granth Sahib, page 462-475 The Dasven Patshah Da Granth (ਦਸਵੇ ਪਾਤਸ਼ਾਹ ਦਾ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ (book of the Tenth Emperor popularly known as Dasam Granth(ਦਸਮ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ The Gur Mantar, also known as Gurmantar in Punjabi is that esoteric formula or term significant of the Supreme Being or the deity which the master or teacher confides to Jaap Sahib is the morning prayer of the Sikhs The Prayer or Bani was composed by the tenth Sikh Master Guru Gobind Singh. Benti Chaupee Composed by the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh, it is a part of main evening prayers of the Sikhs called Rehras Sahib. Sudha Swayas was composed by Guru Gobind Singh to give an opinion on how to worship God Varan Bhai Gurdas is the name given to the 40 Varan (chapters of writing by Bhai Gurdas. The Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji (ਗੁਰੂ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਸਾਹਿਬ gurū granth sāhib) or Guru Granth Sahib, is the eleventh and eternal Guru of the The Dasven Patshah Da Granth (ਦਸਵੇ ਪਾਤਸ਼ਾਹ ਦਾ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ (book of the Tenth Emperor popularly known as Dasam Granth(ਦਸਮ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ Gurbani is the term used by Sikhs to refer to any compositions of the Gurus Gurbani is the term used by Sikhs to refer to any compositions of the Gurus Jaap Sahib is the morning prayer of the Sikhs The Prayer or Bani was composed by the tenth Sikh Master Guru Gobind Singh. Japji Sahib consists of the Mool Mantra as the beginning followed by 38 hymns and a final Salok at the end of this composition The Mul Mantra (ਮੂਲ ਮੰਤਰ Mūla Maṃtar, or pa ਮੂਲ ਮੰਤ੍ਰ Mūla Maṃtra, Mul Mantra) is the most important concept Sukhmani Sahib is the name given to the set of hymns divided into 24 sections which appear in the Sri Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh Holy Scriptures on page 262 Sikh practices are simple precise and practical guidelines laid out by the Gurus for the practice of the "Sikh way of life" The Ardās (ਅਰਦਾਸ is a Sikh prayer that is done before performing or after undertaking any significant task after reciting the daily Banis (prayers or Amrit, also known as Marathus, was an ancient city located near Tartous in Syria. Amrit Sanskar or Amrit Sanchar or the Amrit ceremony is the Sikh ceremony of initiation or baptism Chardi Kala is an important expression and a central concept used in Sikhism for a mind frame that a Sikh has to accept acquire and practise Kirat Karō is one of three primary pillars of Sikhism the others being Naam Japo and Wand kay Shako. Langar may refer to Langar (Sikhism British Parachute Schools - Langar - parachuting drop zone Langar Nottinghamshire Nāma is the Sanskrit for " Name " Spiritually it refers to the act of worship of God by Hindus and by Sikhs In Hinduism For the Indian film actor see Simran Bagga. Simran is a Sanskrit word meaning 'realization of that which is of the highest In Sikhism, Vaṇḍ Chakkō (ਵੰਡ ਛੱਕੋ is one of the three main pillars of the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sri Harmandir Sahib ( Punjabi: ਦਰਬਾਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ) informally referred to as The Golden Temple or Temple of God, He himself was decapitated Historic dwara Baoli Sahib]] Gurdwara Bibeksar Gurdwara Bir Baba Buddha Gurdwara Chehrata Sahib Gurdwara Chaubara
- Gurdwara Bangla Sahib
- Gurdwara Sri Tarn Taran Sahib - Sikhism stub
Gurdwaras in Pakistan
- Gurdwaras in Pakistan - Sikhism stub; many red-links. Gurdwara Bangla Sahib is the most prominent Sikh Gurdwara, or Sikh house of worship in Delhi. Gurdwara Sri Tarn Taran Sahib is a Gurdwara established by the fifth Guru, Guru Arjan Dev. Gurdwaras in Pakistan are an essential part of Sikhism and form an important part of the History of Sikhism.
Gurdwaras in Hong Kong
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- Khalsa Diwan Sikh Temple - Sikhism stub
Gurdwaras in Malaysia
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Gurdwaras in Singapore
Category:Gurdwaras in Singapore
- Central Sikh Temple
- Gurdwara Sahib Silat Road
- Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha
- Gurdwara Sri Guru Nanak Satsang Sabha (Katong)
- Gurdwara Khalsa Dharmak Sabha
- Gurdwara Pardesi Khalsa Dharmak Diwan
- Gurdwara Sahib Yishun
Gurdwaras in Canada
- Gurdwaras in Canada - Category:Gurdwaras in Canada;largely incomplete list
Gurdwaras in the United States
- Sikh Gurdwara - San Jose - Sikhism stub
Literature
Category:Sikh literature
History
Category:Sikh history
- Sikh Confederacy
- Sikh Empire
- History of the Punjab
- Sukerchakia - Sikhism stub
- First Anglo-Sikh War - 1845–1846 - Sikhism stub
- Second Anglo-Sikh War - 1848–1849
- Battle of Saragarhi - Famous battle
- Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
- Operation Blue Star (Golden Temple Massacre) - June 1984
- Anti-Sikh Riots - November 1984
Esteemed individuals in Sikh history
- Category:Sikh warriors
- Category:Sikh Martyrs
- Sikh Bhagats - Sikhism stub
- Bhagat - Sikhism stub
- Kabir
- Sheikh Farid
- Hazrat Mian Mir - Sikhism stub
People
Category:Noted Sikhs
- List of Sikhs
- Ishar Singh
- Nand Singh
- Randhir Singh - Sikhism stub
- Ranjit Singh - Sikhism stub
Places
Category:Sikh places
- Nankana Sahib - Sikhism stub
- Samadhi of Ranjit Singh - Sikhism stub
- Harmandir Sahib
Politics
Category:Sikh politics
- Babbar Khalsa
- Khalistan
- Punjab Janata Morcha
- Sarb Hind Shiromani Akali Dal
- Shiromani Akali Dal
- Haryana State Akali Dal
- Shiromani Akali Dal (Democratic)
- Shiromani Akali Dal (Longowal) - Sikhism stub
- Shiromani Akali Dal (Panthik)
- Shiromani Akali Dal (Simranjit Singh Mann) - Sikhism stub
- Shiromani Akali Dal Delhi
Other articles of interest
- Amritsar Massacre (Jalianwalla Bagh Massacre) - April 13, 1919
- Chakram
- Diwali
- Gatka - Neutrality dispute
- Interfaith
- Jayadeva Goswami - Wrote two hymns that are in the guru granth. Khalsa Diwan Sikh Temple is a Gurdwara in the Wan Chai District of Hong Kong, on the junction of Queen's Road East and Stubbs Road Gurdwara Sahib Klang is a Sikh Gurdwara located in the town of Klang in Selangor, Malaysia. Central Sikh Temple is the first Sikh Gurdwara in Singapore. Established in 1912 the temple had relocated several times before moving to its current site The following is a list of Gurdwaras in Canada Alberta Fort Mcmurray Sikh Society Gurdwara Nanaksar Edmonton The Sikh Gurdwara or Sikh Gurdwara - San Jose (a Gurdwara is the Sikh place of worship was founded in San Jose California, USA in The Sikh Confederacy was a nation that existed from 1716 to 1799 The Sikh Confederacy was a nation that existed from 1716 to 1799 The first known use of the word Punjab is in the book Tarikh-e-Sher Shah Suri (1580 which mentions the construction of a fort by "Sher Khan of Punjab" The Sukerchakia Misl was one of 11 Sikh Misls in Punjab during the 18th century The First Anglo-Sikh War was fought between the Sikh Empire and the British East India Company between 1845 and 1846 The Second Anglo-Sikh War took place in 1848 and 1849 between the restive Sikh Kingdom and the British Empire. The Battle of Saragarhi was fought during the Tirah Campaign on 12 September 1897 between twenty one Sikhs of the 4th Battalion (then 36th The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, also known as the Amritsar Massacre, was named after the Jallianwala Bagh (Garden in the northern Indian city of Amritsar Operation Blue Star ( ਬਿਲਯੂ ਸਟਾਰ, बिल्यू स्टार) ( June 3 to June 6, 1984) was an Indian military operation The 1984 Anti-Sikh massacre took place in India after the assassination of Indira Gandhi on October 31, 1984. Sikh Bhagats (ਭਗਤ from Sanskrit भक्त) refers to the saints and holy men of various faiths whose teachings are included in the Sikh holy book In Hinduism a bhagat (from Sanskrit Bhakta) is a holy person who leads humanity towards God. Al-Kabir "the Great" is also one of the 99 names of God in Islam Hazrat Baba Fariduddin Masood Ganjshakar Dari حضرت بابا فرید الدّین مسعود گنج شکر Punjabi ਫ਼ਰੀਦ-ਉਦ-ਦੀਨ ਗੰਜਸ਼ਕਰ}} Mir Mohammed, (c 1550 – 11 August 1635) popularly known as Mian Mir is a famous Sufi Saint who resided in Lahore This article lists historical personalities who are important to the Sikh religion Mai Bhago (http//www Captain Ishar Singh VC OBI ( 13 December 1895 - 2 December 1963) was an Indian recipient of the Victoria Nand Singh VC, MVC ( 24 September 1914 - 12 December 1947) was an Indian recipient of the Victoria Cross Bhai Sahib Bhai Randhir Singh Ji (1878-1961 was a Sikh Saint who wrote extensively on Gurbani and the Sikh way of life Maharaja Ranjit Singh (ਮਹਾਰਾਜਾ ਰਣਜੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ also called "Sher-e-Punjab" ("The Lion of the Punjab" (1780-1839 was a Nankana Sahib, also known as Raipur is a City in the province of Punjab with a population of almost 160000, it is also the capital of Nankana Sahib The Samadhi of Ranjit Singh is the Mausoleum of the Sikh ruler Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Sri Harmandir Sahib ( Punjabi: ਦਰਬਾਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ) informally referred to as The Golden Temple or Temple of God, He himself was decapitated Babbar Khalsa (ਬੱਬਰ ਖ਼ਾਲਸਾ bəbːəɾ kʰɑlsɑ is a among group of Sikh Jathebandis calling for the formation of an independent Sikh state Khālistān (ਖਾਲਿਸਤਾਨ official title Sikh Republic of Khalistan or the Holy Sikh Kingdom of Khalistan, was the name given by Jagjit Singh Punjab Janata Morcha ( PJM) in English the Punjab Popular Front is a Sikh Political party in the Indian state of Punjab. Sarb Hind Shiromani Akali Dal, a splinter group of Shiromani Akali Dal, formed by G Akali Dal, also called Shiromani Akali Dal ( Akali Religious Party) is a collection of Sikh Political parties mainly based in Punjab Haryana State Akali Dal (or HSAD is a Sikh Political party in India, a splinter group of the Badal-led Shiromani Akali Dal that sided with Shiromani Akali Dal (Democratic, a splinter group of the Badal-led Shiromani Akali Dal. Shiromani Akali Dal (Longowal is a splinter group of the Badal-led Shiromani Akali Dal. Shiromani Akali Dal (Panthik, a Sikh Political party in the Indian state of Punjab. Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar, registered with the Election Commission of India as Shiromani Akali Dal (Simranjit Singh Mann, a splinter group of the Shiromani Shiromani Akali Dal Delhi, a splinter group of the Shiromani Akali Dal. The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, also known as the Amritsar Massacre, was named after the Jallianwala Bagh (Garden in the northern Indian city of Amritsar The chakram ( Devanāgarī: चक्रम is a throwing Weapon that was used by the ancient Indians it is a flat Metal disc with a sharp outer Diwali, or Deepavali, (also called Tihar and Swanti in Nepal (Markiscarali is a major Indian and Nepalese festival and a significant Gatka ਗਤਕਾ gatkā (Meaning one whose freedom belongs to grace, is a defensive and offensive Sikh martial art associated with the Sikhs The term interfaith or interfaith dialogue refers to cooperative and positive interaction between people of different religious traditions (ie Jayadeva ( Oriya: ଜୟେଦବ was a Sanskrit poet who lived in Orissa, circa 1200 AD Hindu stub
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Topics needing articles
Scripture
- Anand Sahib
- Asa di Var or Asa di Vaar - A morning prayer. Kirtan ( Sanskrit - "to repeat" is call-and-response chanting performed in India's devotional traditions Punjabi (pa ਪੰਜਾਬੀ in Gurmukhi script pa-PK {{Nastaliq پنجابی}} in Shahmukhi script Pañjābī in Transliteration) is an The turban (from Persian fa دلبند or دولبند dulband via the Turkish tr tülbent) is a headdress consisting of a long Anand Sahib This Bani is part of the Nitnem or prayer which are read by Amritdhari Sikhs in the morning Asa Ki Var is a collection of 24 pauris or stanzas written by Guru Nanak Devji ( Sri Guru Granth Sahib, page 462-475 Asa Ki Var is a collection of 24 pauris or stanzas written by Guru Nanak Devji ( Sri Guru Granth Sahib, page 462-475
- Laava or Laavan - Wedding hymn or hymns. Laava is also a stage name of the musician Laava (singer. ----The laava phere (singular laav) are the four Laava is also a stage name of the musician Laava (singer. ----The laava phere (singular laav) are the four
- Rehras or Rehras Sahib
- Sawaya or Sawayya - One of the morning prayers. The rehras is the evening Prayer of the Sikhs. It is recited at the end of a working day The rehras is the evening Prayer of the Sikhs. It is recited at the end of a working day Sawaya is a surname and may refer to Christina Sawaya, Mediterranean and Arab beauty queen from Lebanon George Sawaya, stuntman and Sawaiya The English spelling can vary - Sometimes written as "Sawaiye" or "Savaiye", etc These are thirty-three in all
- Sohila or Kirtan Sohila
- Tav-Prasad Savaiye
Esteemed individuals in Sikh history
- Baba Buddha - One of the most revered Sikh saints and anointer of several of the early Sikh Gurus. The collection of Hymns called Sohila is repeated at bedtime by Sikhs. Kirtan Sohila Three Gurus – Guru Nanak, Guru Ram Das and Guru Arjan - contributed five shabads on the pain of separation and celebrating the bliss of Tav-Prasad Savaiye is a short hymn of 10 stanzas It is a part of Guru Gobind Singh ji's classic composition 'Akal Ustat' which means 'The praise of God' Baba Buddha, was one of closest companions of the guru Nanak (the first Guru of Sikhism and is one of the most revered and sacred saints in Sikhism.
- Bhai Gurdas - One of the most revered Sikh saints and writer of the Vars. Bhai Gurdas ( 1551 - 25 August 1636) was a Punjabi Sikh writer historian missionary and religious figure Vars may refer to the following places in France Vars Hautes-Alpes, a commune in the department of Hautes-Alpes Vars Charente
- Mardana - Guru Nanak's constant Muslim companion, musician, and composer of sikh hymns.
- Nanki - Guru Nanak's sister and often considered his first disciple. The is a Limited express train service in Japan operated by JR Central which runs from Nagoya to Shingū and Kii-Katsuura.
- Sri Chand - Guru Nanak's son and founder of an early Sikh sect. Sri Chand (1494 – 1643 was the first son of Guru Nanak, raised by his sister
- Prithi Chand - Guru Ram Das's son who was passed over in his attempts to succeed his father.
- Panj Pyare or Panj Piare - The Five Beloved Ones. The Panj Piare (ਪੰਜ ਪਿਆਰੇ Pañj Pi'ārē, literally the five beloved ones) name given to the five Sikhs Bhai Daya Singh, Bhai Dharam The Panj Piare (ਪੰਜ ਪਿਆਰੇ Pañj Pi'ārē, literally the five beloved ones) name given to the five Sikhs Bhai Daya Singh, Bhai Dharam
Places
- Anandpur or Anandpur Sahib
- Kartapur - Seat of Guru Nanak's first school. Anandpur Sahib (ਅਨੰਦਪੁਰ ਸਾਹਿਬआनन्दपुर साहिब is a city and a Municipal council in Rupnagar district in the state Anandpur Sahib (ਅਨੰਦਪੁਰ ਸਾਹਿਬआनन्दपुर साहिब is a city and a Municipal council in Rupnagar district in the state
- Akal Takhat (Eternal Throne) - Nominal seat of Sikh spiritual authority. The Takht Sri Darbar Sahib Akal Takht (ਅਕਾਲ ਤਖ਼ਤ əkɑl t̪əxt̪ literally means The Seat (Throne of the Timeless One or Seat (Throne of God
- Harmandir Sahib - Holy shrine of the Sikhs in the holy city of Amritsar. Sri Harmandir Sahib ( Punjabi: ਦਰਬਾਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ) informally referred to as The Golden Temple or Temple of God, He himself was decapitated
Ceremonies
- Nam Karan - Child's naming ceremony. Child Naming Ceremony (Naam Karan This is a Sikh ceremony of naming a child and it usually takes place in a Gurdwara (Sikh place of worship after the baby and mother are medically
- Amrit Chhakna or Amrit Sanskar - Khalsa baptism ceremony. Amrit Sanskar or Amrit Sanchar or the Amrit ceremony is the Sikh ceremony of initiation or baptism
- Anand Karaj - Wedding ceremony. Anand Karaj (ਅਨੰਦ ਕਾਰਜ anand kāraj) is the Sikh marriage ceremony meaning "Blissful Union" or "Joyful Union" that was introduced
- Antam Sanskar - Funeral rites. "Antam" or "Antim" mean Final or Last. "Sanskar" means ritual rite ceremony service.
Practices
Literature
- Janam Sakhi (non-canonical Sikh history)
- Bala Janamsakhi - A collection of janamsakhis by Bhai Bala (generally accepted as authoritative). Dasvand (ਦਸਵੰਦ literally means a tenth part and refers the act of donating ten percent of ones harvest both financial and in the form of time and service such as Dasvand (ਦਸਵੰਦ literally means a tenth part and refers the act of donating ten percent of ones harvest both financial and in the form of time and service such as Dasvand (ਦਸਵੰਦ literally means a tenth part and refers the act of donating ten percent of ones harvest both financial and in the form of time and service such as
- Mani Singh Janamsakhi or Gyan ratanavali - A collection dating from the time of the last Guru.
- Miharban Janamsakhi - Janamsakhis written by the followers of Prithi Chand.
- Puratan Janamsakhi - An early collection of janamsakhis by an unknown author.
- Vars (early edition of the Sikh tenets, written down by Bhai Gurdas)
History
- History of Sikhism
- Timeline of Sikh history
Education
- Damdami Taksal
- Guru Nanak Dev University
- World Sikh University[1]
- Khalsa College London[[2]]
Uncategorized
- Glossary of Sikh terms
- Khanda - A symbol of the Sikh faith (as well as being an Indian-double edged sword); also appearing on the Nishan Sahib which flies over gurdwaras. Vars may refer to the following places in France Vars Hautes-Alpes, a commune in the department of Hautes-Alpes Vars Charente The history of Sikhism is closely associated with the History of Punjab, the socio-political situation in medieval India, and the social structures and The Damdami Taksal is a Sikh religious institution founded by the tenth Guru of the Sikhs Guru Gobind Singh Ji Guru Nanak Dev University, or GNDU, was established at Amritsar, India on November 24, 1969 to commemorate Guru Nanak The Khanda ( khaṇḍā) is one of most important symbols of For the sword described in Indian legend see Khadga The Khanda (from Khadga, literally meaning 'sword' in Sanskrit) is The Nishan Sahib is a Sikh holy flag made of cotton or silk cloth and is generally triangular in shape
- Masund
- Nirankari - Sikhism stub, Cleanup
- Sikh Regiment
- Sikh Light Infantry
- Sikh festivals
- Singh Sabha
- Sarbloh Warriors - a computer game based around Sikh resistance against Mughal rule
Multimedia
Images
Map of Punjab, 1909
Flag of Khalistan
Khanda
Nishan Sahib
Sikh man in turban
A Sikh man at the Harimandir Sāhib. The Sant Nirankari Mission (SNM was formally launched in May 1929 when Baba Buta Singh ji bestowed Divine Knowledge to Baba Avtar Singh ji in the province of Punjab (British The Sikh Regiment is Regiment of the Indian Army. The Sikh Regimental Centre is presently located in Ramgarh Cantonment, 30 km from the Ranchi The Sikh Light Infantry is a Regiment of the Indian Army. Regiment History Soldiering has been a way of life for the Sikhs of Punjab Sanatan Singh Sabha is the original Singh Sabha formed in 1873 by Sikhs in Amritsar The Sanatan Sikhs regard Classical Sikhism as Sikhs to be a wider denomination of Sanatan Sarbloh Warriors is a Computer game developed by Taranjit Singh, a Birmingham -based Sikh video game creator slated to be released in september 2008 Sri Harmandir Sahib ( Punjabi: ਦਰਬਾਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ) informally referred to as The Golden Temple or Temple of God, He himself was decapitated
Harimandir Sahib 1
Harimandir Sahib 2
Harimandir Sahib 3
See also
- List of Sikhs for many red-links. This article lists historical personalities who are important to the Sikh religion Mai Bhago (http//www
- Amritsar for list of red-linked historical Sikh sites. Amritsar (ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤਸਰ meaning The Lake of the Holy Nectar, is the administrative headquarters of the Amritsar District in the state
- Sikh Bhagats for list of red-linked contributors to the Sikh scriptures. Sikh Bhagats (ਭਗਤ from Sanskrit भक्त) refers to the saints and holy men of various faiths whose teachings are included in the Sikh holy book
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