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taking karah parshad. Many rites in Sikhism involve prayer (such as the Ardas) or reciting scripture (paath). Some Sikh rites are meant to be practiced
Sikh_rites
Sikh marriage ceremony
also known as marriage hymn. His own marriage took place according to Sikh rites in 1808, whereas his son, Darbara Singh is accredited for having performed
Anand_Karaj
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
Religious group
religion, is a Sikh. Male Sikhs generally have Singh ('lion') as their last name, though not all Singhs are necessarily Sikhs; likewise, female Sikhs generally
Sikhs
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
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
Place of worship in Sikhism
include the Sikh marriage ceremony, Anand Karaj; some of the rites of the death ceremony, Antam Sanskar; and most of the important Sikh Festivals. The
Gurdwara
Spiritual leaders of Sikhism
more commonly sought through the words of the Guru Granth. "Sikh Reht Maryada - Other Rites and Conventions: Guru Panth (Panth's Status of Guruhood)".
Sikh_gurus
Religion originating in Punjab, India
Sikhism, also known as Sikhi, is an Indian religion and philosophy that originated in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent around the end of the
Sikhism
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
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
Sikh religious site in Punjab, India
Sarovar. There are several rites performed every day in the Golden Temple as per the historic Sikh tradition. These rites treat the scripture as a living
Golden_Temple
Rites of passage described in ancient Sanskrit texts
saṃskāra, sometimes spelled samskara) are diverse rites de passage in Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism and Sikhism. The word literally means "putting together,
Samskara_(rite_of_passage)
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
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
The relationship of Sikhism with the caste system is a complex and controversial topic in the modern-period. Although the discriminatory practices derived
Sikhism_and_caste
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
One of the four Sikh Sanskars
the four Sikh Sanskars. The Amrit Sanskar is the initiation rite introduced by Guru Gobind Singh when he founded the Khalsa in 1699. A Sikh who has been
Amrit_Sanskar
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
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)
is a fundamental institution of Sikhism. Sikh festivals are largely focused on the lives of the Sikh gurus and Sikh martyrs. Their martyrdoms are regarded
Martyrdom_in_Sikhism
List of banned practices in Sikhism
Adherents of Sikhism follow a number of prohibitions. These are not religious mandates as Sikhism suggests, not prohibits, but rather are mandates by social
Prohibitions_in_Sikhism
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
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 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
Sikh temple in Kiratpur, Punjab
Sikh gurdwara located in Kiratpur, Punjab, India that is a popular place for dispersing ashes for Sikhs as part of the Antam Sanskar funerary rites of
Gurdwara_Patalpuri_Sahib
Principles of Sikhi and women
The principles of Sikhism state that women have the same souls as men and thus possess an equal right to cultivate their spirituality with equal chances
Women_in_Sikhism
Sikh community and special group
or masandia, and were differentiated from Sikhs who had received their initiation rites directly from a Sikh guru, whom were termed as Khalsa. Whilst extant
Khalsa
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
Sikh dissident Indian Army officer (1925–1984)
Major General Shabeg Singh, PVSM, AVSM (1 May 1924 – 6 June 1984), was a Sikh Indian military officer-turned militant. He had previously served in the
Shabeg_Singh
Primary scripture of Sikhism
interpolation added by a Sikh follower who wanted to insert Brahminical rites-of-passage rituals in the text. According to G.B. Singh – a Sikh scholar who pioneered
Guru_Granth_Sahib
Follower of Sikhism
uninitiated Sikh. Another early term is Khulasa, as opposed to the Khalsa. A Sahajdhari adheres to the principles of Sikhism and the teachings of the Sikh Gurus
Sahajdhari
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
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
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
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
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
Ninth Sikh guru from 1664 to 1675
according to Sikh rites) in defiance of the Mughal authority of Aurangzeb. The execution of Guru Tegh Bahadur hardened the resolve of Sikhs against Muslim
Guru_Tegh_Bahadur
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 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
Guru Nanak founded the Sikh religion in the Punjab region of the northern part of the Indian subcontinent in the 15th century and opposed many traditional
History_of_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
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)
Kesh_(Sikhism)
Traditional martial art system of the northern Indian subcontinent
incorporates various kinds of weapons and techniques, and was revived by Sikhs in Punjab in the 17th century. Shastar Vidya has also been described as
Shastar_Vidya
Religious community
› Sikhism is the fourth-largest religion in Canada, with nearly 800,000 adherents, or 2.1% of Canada's population, as of 2021. The largest Sikh populations
Sikhism_in_Canada
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
In Sikhism, some Sikhs particularly of the Nihang community use edible cannabis in a religious context. They make use of cannabis by ingestion. It is
Cannabis_and_Sikhism
Sikh temple in Delhi, India
Bahadur, brought by Bhai Jaita (renamed Bhai Jivan Singh according to Sikh rites), in defiance of the Mughal authorities, was cremated. The trunk of the
Gurdwara_Sis_Ganj_Sahib
Wells or reservoirs built as part of the temple complex near Indian temples
filled by aqueduct. The tanks are used for ritual cleansing and during rites of consecration. The water in the tank is deemed to be sacred water from
Temple_tank
Sikhism is a minority religion in Pakistan with a population of around 16,000 Sikhs, accounting for 0.01% of the national population. Although Sikhs form
Sikhism_in_Pakistan
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
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
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)
Gurdwara in Delhi, India
the most prominent Sikh gurdwaras, or Sikh house of worship, in Delhi, India, and known for its association with the eighth Sikh Guru, Guru Har Krishan
Gurdwara_Bangla_Sahib
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
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
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
Sikhism prohibits idolatry, in accordance with mainstream Khalsa norms and the teachings of the Sikh Gurus, a position that has been accepted as orthodox
Idolatry_in_Sikhism
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
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
Fourth son of Guru Gobind Singh (1699–1704/5)
his Sikhs were under immense pressure as the Mughals and hill chiefs laid siege to Anandpur Sahib, cutting off all supplies and forcing the Sikhs to survive
Fateh_Singh_(Sikhism)
Component of the military of British India
Sikhs served in the British Indian Army throughout the British Raj. After the fall of the Sikh Empire and death of its king Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the
Sikhs in the British Indian Army
Sikhs_in_the_British_Indian_Army
Sikhism in Afghanistan in the contemporary era is limited to small populations, primarily in major cities, with the largest numbers of Afghan Sikhs living
Sikhism_in_Afghanistan
Sikh martyr (1696–1704)
his Sikhs were under immense pressure as the Mughals and hill chiefs laid siege to Anandpur Sahib, cutting off all supplies and forcing the Sikhs to survive
Zorawar_Singh_(Sikhism)
Names of God in Sikhism are names attributed to God in Sikhism by Sikh gurus. Below is a list of some names used by Sikhs for God: The various names for
Names_of_God_in_Sikhism
Sikhs Most of the 25–30 million followers of Sikhism, the world's fifth-largest religion live in the northern Indian state of Punjab, the only Sikh-majority
Sikhism_by_country
19th-century interpretation of Sikhism
Sanatan Sikh (IAST: sanātana sikkha, Punjabi pronunciation: [sə.näː.t̪ənᵊ sɪkkʰᵊ]), a neologism and hypothesis formulated by Harjot Oberoi in 1987, to
Sanatan_Sikh
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
Sikh headgear
Patka is a Sikh headgear in lieu of the full Sikh turban. It is commonly worn by Sikh sportsmen and young Sikh boys. Patka is a square piece of cotton
Patka
Military unit
The Sikh Khalsa Army (Punjabi: ਸਿੱਖ ਖ਼ਾਲਸਾ ਫੌਜ, romanized: Sikha khālasā phauja), also known as Khalsaji, or simply Sikh Army, was the military force of
Sikh_Khalsa_Army
Son of Guru Gobind Singh (1687–1704)
A Muslim tribe, the Ranghars of prophet Noh, had attacked and looted a Sikh Sangat (congregation) coming from the Pothohar region of northwest Punjab
Ajit_Singh_(Sikhism)
Ceremony for a person who has died
variety of meanings, including the corpse and the funerary rites themselves. Funeral rites pre-date modern Homo sapiens and date to at least 300,000 years
Funeral
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
Singaporean Sikhs are an ethnoreligious group forming a minority community in Singapore. Sikhism has been present in Singapore for centuries, particularly
Sikhism_in_Singapore
1984–1995 Sikh-nationalist militant uprising in India
Economic and social pressures driven by the Green Revolution prompted calls for Sikh autonomy and separatism. This movement was initially peaceful, but foreign
Insurgency_in_Punjab,_India
Peninsula, while Sikhism is an Indian religion founded in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent. Islam means 'submission to god'. Sikhism, despite its
Islam_and_Sikhism
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)
Sikh martyr
although all accept the fact that he was born into a family of barbers. Early Sikh literature claims Sahib Singh was the reincarnation of Bhagat Sain. Regarding
Sahib_Singh_(Sikh_martyr)
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
Script used to write the Punjabi language
scripts, standardized and used by the second Sikh guru, Guru Angad (1504–1552). Commonly regarded as a Sikh script, Gurmukhi is used in Punjab, India as
Gurmukhi
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)
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
Sikh library in Amritsar, India
The Sikh Reference Library, originally known as the Central Sikh Library, was a repository of an estimated 20,000 literary works located in the Darbar
Sikh_Reference_Library
Holy books of the Sikh religion
principal Sikh scripture is the Adi Granth (First Scripture), more commonly called the Guru Granth Sahib. The second most important scripture of the Sikhs is
Sikh_scriptures
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
Flag representing the Sikh people
'respected ensign'), also known as the Sikh flag, is used to represent the Sikh people worldwide. Gurdwaras and other Sikh religious spaces are usually marked
Nishan_Sahib
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 martyr (1691–1704)
Zorawar Singh Fateh Singh Martyrdom in Sikhism Ashok, Shamsher Singh. "JUJHAR SINGH, SAHIBZADA". Encyclopaedia of Sikhism. Punjabi University Punjabi. Retrieved
Jujhar_Singh
Religious minority in Italy
Italian Sikhs are a growing religious minority in Italy, which has the second biggest Sikh population in Europe after the United Kingdom (535,000) and
Sikhism_in_Italy
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)
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 movement in Punjab from the 1870s onwards
Sikh rites and elimination of other religious practices, propagation of Sikhism as directed by the Sikh gurus, publishing and distributing Sikh literature
Singh_Sabha_movement
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
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
Indian origin ethnic group
around 100,000 to 130,000 Sikhs in Malaysia. Sikhs were initially sent to British Malaya as political prisoners. The first few Sikhs to arrive in British Malaya
Sikhism_in_Malaysia
Calendar used in Sikhism
or Sikh calendar, is a tropical solar calendar used in Sikhism. It is based on the "Barah Maha" (Twelve Months), a composition composed by the Sikh gurus
Nanakshahi_calendar
Sub-traditions within Sikhism
Sikh sects, denominations, traditions, movements, sub-traditions, also known as sampardai (Gurmukhi: ਸੰਪਰਦਾ; saparadā) in the Punjabi language, are sub-traditions
Sects_of_Sikhism
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
Sanskrit word and a virtue in Indian religions
Truth. — Gurubani, Hymn 3, Sat or truthfulness is one of the 5 virtues in Sikhism. The motto of the republic of India's emblem is Satyameva Jayate which
Satya
Term used for God in Sikhism
omnipresent deity by Sikhs with whom a devotee is able to establish a personal relationship with by following the teachings of the Sikh Gurus. Waheguru is
Waheguru
SIKH RITES
SIKH RITES
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Malayalam, Marathi
First Sikh Guru
Boy/Male
American, English
Earth
Girl/Female
Assamese, Indian
The Fire of a Candle
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Disciple; Student; Seeker; Perpetual Learner
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Peace; Happiness
Boy/Male
Tamil
First Sikh Guru
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Marathi, Punjabi, Sikh, Telugu
Guru of the Sikhs; First Sikh Guru
Girl/Female
Sikh
Happiness
Girl/Female
Sikh
Sun
Girl/Female
Hindu
Teach
Girl/Female
Hindu
Peacock
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Malayalam, Marathi
Gold in Sikh or Punjabi
Boy/Male
Hindu
First Sikh Guru
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Sikh Dance
Girl/Female
Sikh
Morning Sun
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Punjabi, Sikh
Sikhs Religious Prayer
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Malayalam, Marathi, Sindhi
God of Law; Sikh Origin
Boy/Male
Native American
He sits at home.
Boy/Male
English, Hindu, Indian, Punjabi, Sikh, Tamil
God is Gracious; Son of Sikh
Male
Native American
Native American Navajo name SIKE means "he sits at home."
SIKH RITES
SIKH RITES
Girl/Female
Indian
Sensitive
Boy/Male
Afghan, African, Arabic, French, German, Hindu, Indian, Muslim, Swahili
Protector; Poet; Obvious; Shining; Sparkling; Brilliant; Another Name for God; Associate; Helper; Supporter; Expression
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, Christian, Danish, English, French, German, Hebrew, Latin
Gracious Rose; Combination of Rose and Anne
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Batchelor.
Boy/Male
Indian
Servant of the great, Revered, Servant of the exalted (Allah)
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Precious
Girl/Female
Muslim
Victorious. Triumphant. Successful.
Boy/Male
Tamil
Samarjith | ஸமரஜீத
Winner of the battle, Victorious in war or Lord Vishnu, One who has conquered lust
Boy/Male
Muslim
Slave of the manifest
Girl/Female
Arabic
One Drop of Beauty
SIKH RITES
SIKH RITES
SIKH RITES
SIKH RITES
SIKH RITES
n.
A sigh.
v. i.
To sigh.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Sigh
v. i.
To sigh.
n. & v.
See Sike.
adv. & conj.
Since. See Sith, and Sithen.
prep., adv., & conj.
Since; afterwards; seeing that.
prep., adv., conj. &
See Sith, Sithe.
v. i.
To whistle or sigh, as the wind.
adv. & conj.
Since; afterwards. See 1st Sith.
n.
A sick person.
n.
Alt. of Sithe
v. i.
To sigh; to flutter; to languish.
n.
A long, deep breath; a sigh.
a.
Alt. of Sike
n. pl.
A religious sect noted for warlike traits, founded in the Punjab at the end of the 15th century.
imp. & p. p.
of Sigh
n.
A sigh or sobbing; also, a hiccough.
v. i.
To sigh.
n.
Same as Bikh.