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Guidelines for followers of Sikhism
Sikh practices (Punjabi: ਸਿੱਖ ਅਭਿਆਸ, romanized: sikha abhi'āsa) are guidelines laid out by the Gurus for the practice of the "Sikh way of life". The Gurus
Sikh_practices
Religion originating in Punjab, India
eternally living guru. The core beliefs and practices of Sikhism, articulated in the Guru Granth Sahib and other Sikh scriptures, include faith and meditation
Sikhism
Relationship between the religions
Hinduism and Sikhism are Indian religions. Hinduism has pre-historic origins, while Sikhism was founded in the 15th century by Guru Nanak. Both religions
Hinduism_and_Sikhism
Religious group
However, Sikh political history may be said to begin in 1606, with the death of the fifth Sikh guru, Guru Arjan Dev. Religious practices were formalised
Sikhs
Principles of Sikhi and women
men and women to take a full part in all the activities of Sikh worship and practice. Sikh history also has recorded the role of women, portraying them
Women_in_Sikhism
Ethnic group of the Indian subcontinent
Punjabi Sikhs are an ethnoreligious group of Punjabis who adhere to Sikhism. They are the second-largest religious group amongst Punjabis after the Punjabi
Punjabi_Sikhs
The Sikhs are adherents to Sikhism, the fifth largest organized religion in the world, with around 25 million adherents. Sikh History is around 500 years
Sikh_culture
Sikh separatist movement in the Punjab region
Khalistan movement is a separatist movement seeking to create a homeland for Sikhs by establishing an ethnoreligious sovereign state called Khalistan (lit
Khalistan_movement
relationship of Sikhism with the caste system is a complex and controversial topic in the modern-period. Although the discriminatory practices derived from
Sikhism_and_caste
relationship between Sikh women and the turban (dastar or pagh) is complex. Although wearing a turban is traditionally a masculine-practice, some Sikh women opt
Sikh_women_and_turbans
instructional ideals for Sikhs, and have greatly influenced Sikh culture and practices. The term shahidi has been used by Sikhs since the 19th century to
Martyrdom_in_Sikhism
Place of worship in Sikhism
is a place of assembly and worship in Sikhism, but its normal meaning is "place of guru" or "home of guru". Sikhs also refer to gurdwaras as Gurdwara Sahib
Gurdwara
Spiritual leaders of Sikhism
The Sikh gurus (Punjabi: ਸਿੱਖ ਗੁਰੂ; Hindi: सिख गुरु) are the spiritual masters or sources of learning of Sikhism, who established the religion over the
Sikh_gurus
Sikh community kitchen
In Sikhism, a langar (Punjabi: ਲੰਗਰ, pronunciation: [lʌŋɾ], 'kitchen') is the community kitchen of a gurdwara, which serves meals to all free of charge
Langar_(Sikhism)
Views on what followers of Sikhism are permitted to eat
Sikhs" and meat consumption. "Amritdhari" Sikhs (i.e. those that follow the Sikh Rehat Maryada - the Official Sikh Code of Conduct) can eat meat (provided
Diet_in_Sikhism
the Sikh religion in the Punjab region of the northern part of the Indian subcontinent in the 15th century and opposed many traditional practices like
History_of_Sikhism
al-Mahfūz, the 'Preserved Tablet'.[full citation needed] Sikh practices are outlined in the Sikh Rehat Maryada. These include the following: Naam japna
Islam_and_Sikhism
Traditional martial art system of the northern Indian subcontinent
refer to the modern Sikh martial art system, the historical term was Shastar Vidya, which encompassed a broader range of practices. Gatka is part of one
Shastar_Vidya
Sikh military confederation (1748–1799)
The Sikh Confederacy was a confederation of twelve sovereign Sikh states (each known as a Misl, derived from the Arabic word مِثْل meaning 'equal'; sometimes
Sikh_Confederacy
1848–49 conflict between the British and Sikh empires
The Second Anglo-Sikh War was a military conflict fought between the Sikh Empire and the East India Company, which took place from 1848 to 1849. It resulted
Second_Anglo-Sikh_War
that has been accepted as orthodox. Growing Sikh popular discontent with Gurdwara administration and practices during the 1800s, revivalist movements in
Idolatry_in_Sikhism
template Historical populations is being considered for merging. › Indian Sikhs number approximately 21 million people and account for 1.7% of India's population
Sikhism_in_India
Sikh community and special group
follows Sikhism as its religion, as well as a special group of initiated Sikhs. The Khalsa tradition was initiated in 1699 by the Tenth Guru of Sikhism, Guru
Khalsa
While Sikh theology and code of conduct is not supposed to approve of superstitions, in practice some Sikhs are observed to persist in some superstitious
Superstitions in Sikh societies
Superstitions_in_Sikh_societies
Ritual haircare practice
In Sikhism, kesh or kes (Gurmukhi: ਕੇਸ) is the practice of allowing one's hair (usually only referring to the hair on one's head, beard and mustache) to
Kesh_(Sikhism)
Animal slaughter in Sikhism
a Sikh to be an initiated Khalsa or sahajdhari according to the Rehat Maryada (Sikh code of conduct). Although not all Sikhs maintain the practice of
Jhatka
Celebrations in Sikhism
This is a list of the major festivals of the Sikh religion. The dates of Sikh celebrations are now calculated by the Nanakshahi calendar, however the observances
List_of_Sikh_festivals
Assamese Sikhs, also known as Axomiya Sikhs or Asomiya Sikhs, are a Sikh community found in Assam, India. The Sikh community of Assam consists of both
Sikhism_in_Assam
mainstream Khalsa Sikhism has made inroads. Local Sindhi beliefs and practices often blur the line between Hinduism and Sikhism, an example of religious
Sikhism_in_Sindh
Sub-traditions within Sikhism
shaping the views of Khalsa and the contemporary-era Sikh beliefs and practices. Another significant Sikh break-off sect of the 19th century was the Radha
Sects_of_Sikhism
Indian religious tradition
beloved of the Guru), who are followed by the Guru Granth Sahib, the holy Sikh scripture, which is placed on a float. Commonly, members of the procession
Nagar_kirtan
Academic study of Sikhism and related topics
Sikh studies is a field of academia focused on the study of Sikhism. It is sometimes referred to as Sikhology with its academics called Sikhologists.
Sikh_studies
Sikh religious site in Punjab, India
located in Amritsar, Punjab, India. It is the pre-eminent spiritual site of Sikhism and is one of its holiest sites, alongside the Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in
Golden_Temple
Primary scripture of Sikhism
ɡɾənt̪ʰᵊ säː(ɦ)(ɪ)bᵊ(˦)]) is the central holy religious scripture of Sikhism, regarded by Sikhs as the final, sovereign and eternal Guru following the lineage
Guru_Granth_Sahib
Community from Northern India that follows Sikhism
Mazhabi Sikh, also known as Rangreta Sikhs, are a community from Northern India, especially Punjab region, who follow Sikhism. Mazhabi are part of wider
Mazhabi_Sikh
19th-century interpretation of Sikhism
describes those who while nominally identify as Sikhs, continue to follow Hindu beliefs and practices. While W. H. McLeod considers the dominance of the
Sanatan_Sikh
Meat consumption among Sikhs Prohibitions in Sikhism – List of banned practices in Sikhism Bhangi Misl – Sovereign state of the Sikh Confederacy (1748-1810)
Cannabis_and_Sikhism
of Gurmat, i.e., within scriptural sanction of Sikh teachings. Most scholars say that these practices are misunderstood and do not equate it with sacrificial
Meat_consumption_among_Sikhs
Infantry regiment of the Indian Army
1 Sikh Arrah 1857, 3 Sikh Bihar 1857, 3 Sikh China 1860-62, 2 Sikh Ali Masjid 1878, 1 & 3 Sikh Ahmed Khel 1880, 2 Sikh Afghanistan 1878-79, 1 Sikh Afghanistan
Sikh_Regiment
Sikh marriage ceremony
Anand Karaj (Punjabi: ਅਨੰਦ ਕਾਰਜ ānada kāraja) is the Sikh wedding ceremony, meaning "Act towards happiness" or "Act towards happy life", that was introduced
Anand_Karaj
Ceremonial religious bracelet worn by Sikhs
Individual Sikhs and Hindus share symbols and practices of body inscription (such as wearing a kara and women keeping their hair long). "Sikhs wearing kara/kirpan
Kara_(Sikhism)
Music style practised within Sikhism
Sikh music is the classical music style that is practised within Sikhism. It exists in institutional, popular, and folk traditions, forms, and varieties
Sikh_music
List of banned practices in Sikhism
mentioned practices to be avoided, as per the Sikh Rehat Maryada: Piercing of the nose or ears for wearing ornaments is forbidden for Sikh men and women
Prohibitions_in_Sikhism
Empire on the Indian subcontinent, 1799–1849
The Sikh Empire was a regional power based in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent. It existed from 1799, when Maharaja Ranjit Singh captured Lahore
Sikh_Empire
Sikh symbol depicting Deg Tegh Fateh doctrine
romanized: khaṇḍā) is the symbol of Sikhi (also known as Sikhism). It can be found on Sikh flags, decorating them in the middle. It attained its current
Khanda_(Sikh_symbol)
Ethnoreligious subgroup on the Indian subcontinent
Jat Sikh or Jatt Sikh (Punjabi: ਜੱਟ ਸਿੱਖ, pronounced [d͡ʒəʈːə̆ sɪkːʰə̆]) is an ethnoreligious group, a subgroup of the Jat people whose traditional religion
Jat_Sikh
Five articles of faith that Khalsa Sikhs wear at all times
commitment to the Sikh rehni, 'Sikh way of life'. A Sikh who has taken Amrit and keeps all five Ks is known as Khalsa ('pure') or Amritdhari Sikh ('Amrit Sanskar
Five_Ks
Turban worn by Sikhs
A dastār is an item of headwear associated with Sikhism and Sikh culture. The word is loaned from Persian through Punjabi. In Persian, the word dastār
Dastar
Sikh culinary practice
Bibek refers to a sectoral practice of some amritdhari Sikhs of only eating or drinking food prepared by them or by other Gursikhs, including only washing
Bibek_(Sikhism)
Infantry regiment of the Indian Army
The Sikh Light Infantry is a light infantry regiment of the Indian Army. The regiment is the successor unit to the Sikh Pioneer regiments of the British
Sikh_Light_Infantry
Descendants of the Sikh gurus, known as Guru-ansh, Guru-vans, or Ansi Sikhs, claim descent from the specific lineages of the Bedi, Trehan, Bhalla, and
Descendants_of_the_Sikh_gurus
Religious views of sexuality
Sikhism has no specific teachings about homosexuality and the Sikh holy scripture, the Guru Granth Sahib, does not explicitly mention heterosexuality,
Sikhism_and_homosexuality
American new religious organization
(Healthy, Happy, Holy Organization), also known as Sikh Dharma of the Western Hemisphere or Sikh Dharma International, is a controversial American organization
3HO
Sikh titles are positions or honorifics appended to the names of members of the Sikh community. Their form may be prefixes or suffixes to names, or the
Sikh_titles
Sikh group
Sikhs (also known as Bhatt or Bhat Sikhs) are a Sikh caste. They claim to originate from the Bhats (bards), religious musicians who served the Sikh gurus
Bhatra_Sikhs
Tenth Sikh guru from 1675 to 1708
last human Sikh Guru. He was a warrior, poet, and philosopher. In 1675, at the age of nine, he was formally made the leader of the Sikhs after his father
Guru_Gobind_Singh
Precepts of the Sikh religion
the Sikhs directly to practice Simran and Naam Japo—meditation on God and reciting and chanting of God's Name—Waheguru. The Sikh is to recite the Nitnem
Three_pillars_of_Sikhism
The Sikhs engage in various rites and services. Sikh rites include activities they consider essential to the group practice of Sikhism or the expression
Sikh_rites
1845–1846 conflict between the British and Sikh empires
The First Anglo-Sikh War was fought between the Sikh Empire and the British Empire from 1845 to 1846 around the Firozpur district of Punjab. It resulted
First_Anglo-Sikh_War
as a Sikh. The tradition had been followed for centuries. Households that followed the tradition tended to follow both Hindu and Sikh practices. During
Gurdino
Conversion in Sikhism
Asia. The first Sikhs came from Hindu and Muslim backgrounds from the Punjab region. Following 20th century, the growth of the Sikh diaspora enabled
List_of_converts_to_Sikhism
In Sikhism, sangat refers to the community of followers, sometimes referred to as a "congregation." Guru Nanak had organized his followers into sangats
Sangat_(Sikhism)
Sikh codes of conduct
traditions which govern the unique Sikh lifestyle and determines correct Sikh orthodoxy and orthopraxy. The Sikh Rehit Maryada (Punjabi: ਸਿੱਖ ਰਹਿਤ ਮਰਯਾਦਾ
Rehat
Follower of Sikhism
tenets of Sikhism and the teaching of the Sikh Gurus, but has not undergone Amrit Sanchar, and may not strictly adhere to all Sikh practices all the time
Sahajdhari
Greeting in Punjabi (Gurmukhi)
Victory") now used, often, as a greeting by Sikhs. It is the second half of the Sikh clarion call, given by the tenth Sikh guru, Guru Gobind Singh. The full call
Sat_Sri_Akaal
Religious belief in Jammu and Kashmir
The Sikh population in Jammu and Kashmir consists of native residents and communities originating from Punjab who later migrated to the region, especially
Sikhism_in_Jammu_and_Kashmir
Religious community
Sikh Americans form the country's sixth-largest religious group. While the U.S. Census does not ask about religion, 70,697 Americans (or 0.02% of the total
Sikhism_in_the_United_States
Sikh Maharaja, 1801–1839
November 1780 – 27 June 1839) was the founder and the first maharaja of the Sikh Empire, ruling from 1801 until his death in 1839. Born to Maha Singh, the
Ranjit_Singh
Daily prayers in Sikhism
"Sikh Reht Maryada, the Definition of Sikh, Sikh Conduct & Conventions, Sikh Religion Living, India". "Sikh Reht Maryada, the Definition of Sikh, Sikh
Nitnem
Names used in Sikhism
Sikh names are the names used by Sikhs. The basis of Sikh personal-names are selected through the naam karan ceremony. Nearly all Sikh personal-names carry
Sikh_names
Since the 18th century
Sikh coinage refers to the coins issued by various Sikh states for commercial purposes and as symbols of sovereignty. Sikh coinage may vary by region,
Sikh_coinage
Term in Sikhism
alternatively rendered as Satyanām, is the main word that appears in the Sikh sacred scripture called the Guru Granth Sahib. The term is also used by the
Satnām
Sikhism is a recognised minority religion in Thailand, with about 70,000 adherents. The religion was brought by migrants from India who began to arrive
Sikhism_in_Thailand
Last rites in Sikhism
black at funerals. Guidelines for Sikh cremation practices are laid-out in the Sikh Rehat Maryada. Sikhs generally practice cremation, however they may bury
Antam_Sanskar
Sikh migration from historical homeland
The Sikh diaspora is the modern Sikh migration from the traditional area of the Punjab region of South Asia. Sikhism is a religion native to this region
Sikh_diaspora
Prayer in Sikhism
(2012). Sikhs Across Borders: Transnational Practices of European Sikhs. Bloomsbury Publishing. pp. 237–238. ISBN 978-1-4411-7087-3. SRM, p. 9. Sikh Rehat
Ardās
part of the Sikh missionary administrative organization founded by the third Sikh guru, Guru Amar Das, for the purpose of propagating Sikhism amongst women
Piri_(Sikhism)
Sikh art Sikh art, also known as the Sikh School, is the artwork created by or associated with Sikhs and Sikhism. Sikh artwork exists in many forms, such
Sikh_art
Person who reads the Guru Granth Sahib to worshipers
of the Sikh religion who is a ceremonial reader of the Guru Granth Sahib, which is the holy book in Sikhism, often read to worshipers at Sikh temples
Granthi
Students organization affiliated to Indian Sikhs
The All-India Sikh Students' Federation (AISSF) is a Sikh student organisation and political organisation in India. AISSF was formed in 1943. as the youth
All-India Sikh Students' Federation
All-India_Sikh_Students'_Federation
Sikh religious administrative unit
(Gurmukhi)) was a Sikh religious administrative unit, similar to a parish or diocese, for the propagation of Sikhism. It was part of the Sikh missionary administrative
Manji_(Sikhism)
Figure in Dhirmalia Sikhism
Guru Hargobind and a prominent figure of the heretical Dhirmalia sect of Sikhism. Baba Vadbhag Singh was born at Kartarpur, a town near Jalandhar, Punjab
Vadbhag_Singh_Sodhi
Punjabi title and name
Retrieved 2025-01-30. Ramey, S. (27 October 2008). Hindu, Sufi, or Sikh: Contested Practices and Identifications of Sindhi Hindus in India and Beyond. Palgrave
Bhagat
Founder and first guru of Sikhism (1469–1539)
teacher, mystic and poet, who is regarded as the founder of Sikhism and is the first of the ten Sikh Gurus. Nanak is said to have travelled far and wide across
Guru_Nanak
Five major Sikh temples in India
throne or seat of authority and is a spiritual and temporal centre of Sikhism. There are five takhts (Punjabi: ਪੰਜ ਤਖਤ, romanized: Pañj takhat, lit. 'five
Panj_Takht
Sikh tradition
that means a line, a row, or a group. It refers to the Sikh concept of commensality. In Sikhism, it refers to the lines that the congregation (sangat)
Pangat
Sikhism has often been criticised by non-Sikhs regarding its texts, practices, and societal norms, but Sikhs and other scholars argue that these criticisms
Criticism_of_Sikhism
Political entity ruled by Sikhs
A Sikh state is a political entity that is ruled by Sikhs. There were various Sikh states, empires, and dynasties, beginning with the first Sikh state
Sikh_state
Sikh (/ˈsiːk/ or /ˈsɪk/; Punjabi: ਸਿੱਖ, sikkh IPA: [ˈsɪkkʰ]) is the title and name given to an adherent of Sikhism. The term has its origin in the Sanskrit
List_of_Sikhs
Minority religion in Russia
Sikhism is a minority religion in Russia, with an estimated population of under one thousand adherents. There is one gurdwara in Moscow, Russia. Guru
Sikhism_in_Russia
Sikh warrior sect
Nihung lit. "Crocodiles") or Akali (lit. "Immortals"), is a martial order of Sikhs originating in the Indian subcontinent. Historically, they were known for
Nihang
Hindu mourning ceremony
clothes, quilt, ... Steven W. Ramey (2008-09-15), Hindu, Sufi, or Sikh: contested practices and identifications of Sindhi Hindus in India and beyond, Macmillan
Terahvin
Selfless service and volunteering in Indian religions
It exists in Hinduism, Jainism and Sikhism, taking also the form of Bhandara in Hinduism and Langar in Sikhism. In Jainism, service is regarded as an
Sevā
In Sikh discipline (Gurmukhi: ਸਿੱਖ ਅਨੁਸ਼ਾਸਨ; sikha anuśāsana), a Sikh is required by the Sikh Gurus to live a disciplined life by doing pure and righteous
Sikh_discipline
Sikh concept
(Gurmukhi: ਮੀਰੀ-ਪੀਰੀ; mīrī pīrī) is a concept that has been practiced in Sikh religion since the seventeenth century. Miri is believed to have originated
Miri_Piri
Singaporean Sikhs are an ethnoreligious group forming a minority community in Singapore. Sikhism has been present in Singapore for centuries, particularly
Sikhism_in_Singapore
Sikh term
term used by Sikhs, either to describe any Sikh, or one who is especially devoted to following the Sikh guru, a "pious, observant Sikh". One who calls
Gursikh
Traditional martial robe worn in Sikhism
Sikh Chola (Punjabi: ਚੋਲਾ (Gurmukhi), romanized: Cōlā, lit. 'Robe') is traditional dress worn by Sikhs. It is a martial attire which gives freedom of movement
Sikh_chola
Sikh Battle Cry
fulfilled.") is a jaikara or war cry or clarion call of the Sikhs given by the tenth Sikh guru, Guru Gobind Singh. Bole So Nihal...Sat Sri Akal (Shout
Bole_So_Nihal
Sikhs in Portugal is a minority religion. The Sikh community in Portugal is a small but vastly growing one. According to the latest available data, there
Sikhism_in_Portugal
SIKH PRACTICES
SIKH PRACTICES
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Malayalam, Marathi, Sindhi
God of Law; Sikh Origin
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Punjabi, Sikh
Sikhs Religious Prayer
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Malayalam, Marathi
First Sikh Guru
Boy/Male
Tamil
First Sikh Guru
Girl/Female
Sikh
Happiness
Male
Native American
Native American Navajo name SIKE means "he sits at home."
Boy/Male
Hindu
First Sikh Guru
Girl/Female
Hindu
Peacock
Boy/Male
English, Hindu, Indian, Punjabi, Sikh, Tamil
God is Gracious; Son of Sikh
Boy/Male
Native American
He sits at home.
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Malayalam, Marathi
Gold in Sikh or Punjabi
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Marathi, Punjabi, Sikh, Telugu
Guru of the Sikhs; First Sikh Guru
Girl/Female
Hindu
Teach
Girl/Female
Sikh
Morning Sun
Girl/Female
Sikh
Sun
Girl/Female
Assamese, Indian
The Fire of a Candle
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Peace; Happiness
Boy/Male
American, English
Earth
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Disciple; Student; Seeker; Perpetual Learner
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Sikh Dance
SIKH PRACTICES
SIKH PRACTICES
Biblical
handsome; trumpet; that does good
Boy/Male
Tamil
A place sacred to Vishnu
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Bright
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Remover of Difficulties
Girl/Female
Chinese
Daughter of the sun.
Female
Finnish
Finnish form of Roman Latin Daria, TARJA means "possesses a lot; wealthy."
Male
Czechoslovakian
, who is like God?
Girl/Female
Hebrew
Tenderness; barren.
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian
The Season
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Telugu
A Name for Goddess Lakshmi
SIKH PRACTICES
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SIKH PRACTICES
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n.
Alt. of Sithe
n. pl.
A religious sect noted for warlike traits, founded in the Punjab at the end of the 15th century.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Sigh
v. i.
To sigh; to flutter; to languish.
v. i.
To sigh.
v. i.
To sigh.
imp. & p. p.
of Sigh
n.
A sigh or sobbing; also, a hiccough.
prep., adv., conj. &
See Sith, Sithe.
n.
A sigh.
v. i.
To whistle or sigh, as the wind.
adv. & conj.
Since; afterwards. See 1st Sith.
n.
A long, deep breath; a sigh.
n.
A sick person.
adv. & conj.
Since. See Sith, and Sithen.
n. & v.
See Sike.
n.
Same as Bikh.
prep., adv., & conj.
Since; afterwards; seeing that.
v. i.
To sigh.
a.
Alt. of Sike