• of Sikhism follow a number of prohibitions. As with any followers of any faith or group, adherence varies by each individual. These prohibitions are...
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    North India. Adherents of Sikhism are known as Sikhs, meaning "students" or "disciples" of the guru. The English word Sikhism derives from the Punjabi...
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    In Sikhism, a langar (Punjabi: ਲੰਗਰ, pronunciation: [lʌŋɾ], 'kitchen') is the community kitchen of a gurdwara, which serves meals to all free of charge...
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  • Followers of Sikhism do not have a preference for meat or vegetarian consumption. There are two views on initiated or "Amritdhari Sikhs" and meat consumption...
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    In Sikhism, the Five Ks (Punjabi: ਪੰਜ ਕਕਾਰ, Pañj Kakār, Punjabi pronunciation: [ˈpənd͡ʒ.ˈkəˌka:ɾ]) are five items that Guru Gobind Singh, in 1699, commanded...
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    festivals like Hola Mohalla. Rehat Diet in Sikhism Jhatka Meat consumption among Sikhs Prohibitions in Sikhism Bhangi Misl Ayyagari S (2007). ""Hori Hai":...
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  • The following outline is provides an overview of Sikhism, or Sikhi (its endonym). Sikhism has been described as being either a panentheistic or monotheistic...
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    ਪੱਗੜੀ pagaṛī in Punjabi) is an item of headwear associated with Sikhism and Sikh culture. The word is loaned from Persian through Punjabi. In Persian, the...
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  • Rehat (redirect from Sikh Reht Maryada)
    Maryādā; also transcribed as Sikh Reht Maryada or Khalsa Rehat Maryada) is a code of conduct and conventions for Sikhism. The final version of the Rehat...
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    Popular Dictionary of Sikhism. Taylor & Francis. p. 17. ISBN 9781135797607. McLeod, W. H. (1995). Historical Dictionary of Sikhism. Scarecrow Press. p. 35...
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    Khalsa (redirect from Khalsa sikh)
    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...
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    Ardās (category Sikh practices)
    pronunciation: [ǝɾd̪äːs]) is a set prayer in Sikhism. It is a part of worship service in a Gurdwara (Sikh temple), daily rituals such as the opening...
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  • of Sikhism (Gurmukhi: ਸਿੱਖ ਧਰਮ ਦੇ ਤਿੰਨ ਥੰਮ੍ਹਾਂ), also called three duties, were formalised by Guru Nanak Dev Ji as: Naam Japo: The Guru led the Sikhs directly...
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    Nitnem (category Sikh practices)
    (2005). The Encyclopedia of Sikhism (Second ed.). New Delhi: Hemkunt Press. p. 15. ISBN 978-8170103011. Dr. H.S. Singha (2005). Sikh Studies, Book 7. Hemkunt...
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  • The Sikhs engage in various rites and services. Sikh rites include activities they consider essential to the group practice of Sikhism or the expression...
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    Sehajdhari) Sikh is a person who believes in Sikhism but is not an Amritdhari. A Sahajdhari adheres to the principles of Sikhism and the teachings of the Sikh gurus...
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    Amrit Velā (category Sikh prayer)
    to Z of Sikhism. Scarecrow Press. p. 15. ISBN 9780810863446. Sri Guru Granth Sahib. p. Ang 305. "Sikh Reht Maryada, The Definition of Sikh, Sikh Conduct...
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  • Paath (category Sikh scripture)
    which means reading or recitation, is, in the religious context, reading or recitation of the holy texts. In Sikhism, comprehension of what is being read...
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  • Antam Sanskar (category Sikh practices)
    sasakāra) refers to the funeral rites in Sikhism. Antam (or Antim) means "final", while sanskar means "rite". In Sikhism, death is considered a natural process...
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    Sikh communities. Ardās Bhog#In Sikhism Cult of personality Gurmata Singh sabha Superstitions in India Superstitions in Muslim societies Prohibitions...
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    Amrit Sanskar (redirect from Sikh baptism)
    Sikhism". BBC. Retrieved 9 October 2012. Regan, Michael (2019). Understanding Sikhism. p. 9. ISBN 9781532114298. Woodhead, Linda (2016). Religions in...
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    Sevā (category Sikh practices)
    any expectation of reward for performing it. It is predominant in Hinduism and Sikhism. Such services can be performed to benefit other human beings or...
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    The Sikh gurus (Punjabi: ਸਿੱਖ ਗੁਰੂ; Hindi: सिख गुरु) are the spiritual masters of Sikhism, who established the religion over the course of about two and...
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    by Sikhs. It is not necessarily expected to be worn by only Sikhs, but it is a prevalent practice and broadly represents ones' devotion to Sikhism. Sikhism...
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  • and take active part in the maintenance and safeguard of the community. Many of the personal practices of Sikhism were described in the first section of...
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    Sikhism is the fourth-largest religious group in Canada, with nearly 800,000 adherents, or 2.1% of Canada's population, as of 2021. The largest Sikh populations...
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  • Vand Chhako (category Sikh practices)
    three main pillars of the teachings of Guru Nanak, the founder of the Sikhism. The other two pillars are Naam Japo and Kirat Karo. It means to share...
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    Kirat Karō (Gurmukhi: ਕਿਰਤ ਕਰੋ) is one of the three pillars of Sikhism, the others being Naam Japo and Vaṇḍ chakkō. The term means to earn an honest,...
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    Punjab Sikhism in Jammu and Kashmir Ganga Sagar (urn) Jat Sikh Sikh diaspora Sikh Empire List of British Sikhs Mazhabi Sikh Sects of Sikhism Sikhism by country...
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    National Team Sikhism by country Religion in Italy Sikhism in France Sikhism in Germany Sikhism in Australia Sikhism in the United Kingdom Sikhism in New Zealand...
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