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...enrich the wider community. UCL Sikh Society provides the opportunity for people of all backgrounds to learn about and practise Sikhism. ...udge anyone. It does not matter who you are, you are always welcome at UCL Sikh Society.

Vaddar is a sikh community mainly found in Uttar pardesh and lying areas. These comes under * People Name General: Vaddar

* People Name This Country : Zargar Sikh * People Cluster : Kashmiri

Teli is a Sikh Group persists mainly in india basically in punjab. * People Name This Country: Teli Sikh

People Name This Country: Sarera, Sikh People Name General: Sarera, Sikh

* People Name General : Sudh Sikh * Alternate People Names : Sood, Sud, Suda, Sudgi

...the Khalsa Middle School, Satima (Rafiabad). He was a popular teacher and people of different religious backgrounds respected him. ...a bullet hit his leg. In the evening he disappeared along with other 14 [[Sikh]] soldiers. His whereabouts were never known. Nobody knows as to how and wh

Paramjit Singh Sarna is the current Persident Of [[Delhi Sikh Gurudawra Management Commitee]] [[category:Sikh People]]

'''1965''' Nalwa Conference Resolution at Ludhiana, which asserted the Sikh's right to self-determination. The text of the resoltion follows: :Resolution of Sikh political status

GURDAWARA SHRI BHAGORH SAHIB. Historical Sikh Temple situated 160 Km from Nagpur on Hydrabad Road, Near Pandarkara (Karan This is a historical Sikh Temple, 10th Guru of Sikhs Shri. Guru Gobind Singh ji, stayed here with the

...f author and broadcaster Dr Simon Singh. He is one of Britain's wealthiest people. [[category:sikh people]]

...u. The society was formed thanks to the dedication and commitment of a few people. http://www.union.ic.ac.uk/scc/sikh/latestupdate.htm

Kashmiri [[Sikh]]s have contributed a lot to their community in particular and humanity in ...work and achievements are remarkable. Some of the prominent [[Kashmir]]i [[Sikh]]s include

.... The place where Gurudwara is built used to be the residence of Baba Bhai Sikh.

...tion. It is a [[Paath]] started and ended any time, with as many or as few people participating as desired. It is a good time to practice pronunciation and s [[Category:Sikh practice]]

.... Nobody is allowed to preach anti-Sikh lectures inside a Gurudwara or any Sikh organization. ...nly contains the works of it's own religious founders but also writings of people from other faiths. As the living Guru of the Sikhs, the Granth (book) is he

...the nearest village to stay for the night. Near the village they met some people. ''"Go away. We don't care for any traveller,"'' replied the people very rudely.

...for fighting a last stand against 10,000 Afghan Pathans with only 20 other Sikh soldiers in the defense of Fort Lockhart, (now in north-west Pakistan) duri ...to the Battle of Thermopylae. Sikh military personnel and Sikh non-miltary people commemorate the battle around the World every year on September 12th, which

'''Ontario Khalsa Darbar''' is the largest and busiest Sikh gurdwara in North America. The gurdwara sits on 36 acres (146,000 m²) of l ...ion dollar parking lot. The gurdwara grows more and more every year as the Sikh community grows in Greater Toronto Area.

...ujoval, in the latter half of 1849, he was sent to Ambala to prepare the people of that area for a fresh revolt.

...her, and security professional. She is a Director for [[Akal Security]], a Sikh-owned private security company with nearly 10,000 employees in more than fo ...regularly contributes articles on both current events and Sikh history to Sikh publications. She currently lives in Espanola, New Mexico with her husband,

People brave heavy rains to join welcome Thousands of members from Sikh community and the people from various religions and faiths accorded grand reception to ‘Guru Manyo

Langar is a common tradition in the Sikh community, where people of all faith and statures are served food in an act that signifies equality

...shrine as part of their fight for an independent state, called Khalistan. Sikh leaders have demanded an apology for the operation from successive governme

...: this is normally the end of most English and other language books). Most people who understand Punjabi or Hindi can easily understand most words of Urdu. ...and to a lesser extent [[Punjabi]], Urdu is understood by many millions of people on the Indian sub-continent and overseas; Urdu poetry and songs are very po

...reached near Guru Ji, he asked, "Why is there such a noise? Why are these people crying?" ...ed what was the problem. He came back to Guru Ji and said, "O true King! A Sikh has died".

...tion to the Yatra carrying holy Guru Granth Sahib and the weapons of great Sikh Guru Gobind Singh ji. The Chief Minister said he was receiving the yatra on behalf of people of the State.

...onry grew he developed a charismatic personality which would mesmerize the people around him. Keeping company with Sant Bhai Rocha Singh ji had led Bhai Baha ...fair treatment soon spread from this place to the adjoining areas drawing people to the growing village.

...lm-maker's competition for Sikh Youth is designed to encourage and inspire Sikh youth to get involved in media and video and use their creativity to produc ...ed in the world of film and media and continue explore its benefits to the Sikh community."''

...losely associated with the Shiromani [[Khalsa]] Darbar and Kashmir Central Sikh League. ...assuming social worker. Until the age of 79 years he served the Kashmiri [[Sikh]]s. He breathed his last in 1992.

...{lang-pa|ਬ੝ੱਟਰ}}, [[Urdu]]:بٹر) is a [[Jatt]] clan as well surname of Jatt people of [[Punjab region|Punjab]]. It's member mainly lives in the [[Punjab regio Buttars are a subclan of Parmar Rajputs. The famous Sikh soldiers [[Bhai Tara Singh Wan]] was a Buttar Jatt of 'Wan' village of Laho

...he holy Granth in this Dharamsala in 1858. As far north as Bukhara several Sikh merchants are found, but beyond that the numbers grow few. Another town nam ...of Nanak Qalandhar is situated to the south of the town. In Samarkand, the people of this place still hold him in veneration and worship the Asa (staff) of N

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...ecitation) which can started and ended at any time; with as many or as few people participating as desired. The recitation of the [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]] i [[Category:Sikh practice]]

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She had been a resident student at the Sikh girls school, at Firozpur, founded in 1892 and nurtured by Bhal Takht Singh ...on a tour of some South Asian countries to raise funds for the school. At Sikh gatherings and at divans at the gurdwaras, she recited holy hymns, kirtan,

* People Name General : Sonar Sikh * Alternate People Names : Aksali, Ashraf, Chaudhari, Jangar, Jargar Kamsala, Kapila, Khakhar,

...d lost their lives during fighting with "KABALEES" in 1947. Every year the Sikh [[sangat]] (community) celebrate their remembrance as "shaheedi utsav" (mar

'''VACHAN GOBIND LOKA KE''' (Sayings of the Saintly People) is a didactic work in Punjabi prose by Bhai Addan Shah, a Sevapanthi ...hment and contentment are the common virtues recommended. Yet, contrary to Sikh principle, there is an emphasis on celibacy. The work contains sakhis from

...for lion, is an essential component of the name for a [[Sikh]] male. Every Sikh male name must end with '[[Singh]]'. Historically, this was so ordained by ...stom was first introduced in 1699 by [[Guru Gobind Singh]] ji, the tenth [[Sikh]] [[Guru]] when he administered Amrit (baptism) to both males and female Si

...in 1663. In 1709, Baba Banda Singh Bahadur captured Karnal and established Sikh rule here

...er a student of spiritual knowledge. Not all the Nanakiyaes are Sikhs as a Sikh is known what comes out of his own "mouth"; whilst the Nanakiyaes themselve ...of Mohammed and that Islaam of Mohammed created utter atrocities in which people were looted, killed and women heavily disgraced - TURK PATHANI AMAL KIYA.

...d worshipped her. A fair was held every year to pay homage to the goddess. People from all over India came to this temple to worship during the fair. Even so ...) from the Holy Granth. The soul-stirring hymns touched everybody's heart. People were attracted to the Guru's camp in such great numbers that only a few wer

...d on the fact that there is only one God, responsible for all and that all people are equal and should have equal opportunities. ..., poor, male, female, black nor white for God. The only difference between people is in their actions. Only Good actions matter.

...news.com.au/Articles/2008/12/22/Sikh_cabbie_displays_real_Christmas_spirit|Sikh cabbie displays real spirit of Christmas|Dec 22, 2008 by Chris Smith}} He was saying, as a Sikh, that he found it silly that some people - politicians mainly - were scared of using the word Christmas and Christ.

style="font-weight: bold;">Sikh <span ...www.sikhsewa.co.uk/ Sikh Sewa]] [[http://www.sikhsewa.co.uk/Hukamnama.html Sikh Sewa Hukamnama]]

Rajdeep Singh Hargotra is a Rope Jumper from Raipur, Chattisgarh, India. A Sikh from raipur who holds guinees book of world record in jump ropes i.,e 159 J [[category:Sikh People]]

...a Gian Singh Ji was given full support by Fathay Singh Ji to form a strong Sikh foundation in the Punjab. ...were doing for their earnings. He refused to take any eatables from these people. He advised that they should stop cultivating tobacco, instead they should

...escaped this time only so that he could continue his seva of fighting for Sikh liberation. {{Template:Sikh Battles}}

[http://www.sikh.com.au/guest/index.html?gurtaj.html Gurtaj in Brazil by Swarn Kahlon] ...how an old Gujarati lady with little knowledge of English heads towards a Sikh for help and guidance as they are sure that he, being an Indian, would be h

...official biography states: Based on his observation that even the smartest people can juggle no more than nine variables when making decisions, he proposed a [[category:sikh people]]

...ive in this village?" He replied, "There is one farmer who is Guru Nanak's Sikh." The Guru said to him, "Please go and tell him that his Guru is outside th That Sikh came, touched the feet of the Guru in reverence and requested, "Please hono

A '''Parna''' is a quick casual turban that a Sikh ties to cover his [[kesh]]. Traditionally the parna is used to cover the he ...h prefers to cover his head instead of wandering around 'naked', even if a sikh has to go to go to some shop near his house, the parna is used to cover hi

...ollowing the Guru's path; ie: the community treading the path set by the [[Sikh Gurus]]. ...y group or community or society that follows the path established by the [[Sikh Gurus]]. "Panthic" is a reference to any matters relating to the "Panth" or

...se University of Hong Kong. A turbaned Sikh himself, Ash was eager to make Sikh contacts in Hong Kong. He was especially eager to find out key information, ...Sikhi, but a site where people go expressly to make business or spiritual Sikh contacts was nowhere to be found.” Says Ash.

...f Madhya Pradesh. The officer in-charge of the forces got information that Sikh soldiers are coming near the town. He boasted he would kill all Skh soldier ==Brave acts during 1984 Anti-Sikh genocide==

...dern France so named after them] about AD 500." Turks were the first Asian people to come in contact with Franks whom they called frangi, a name applied to a ...British behaviour of most of them after the Maharaja's death confirmed the people in their belief that the Feringhees were timeservers and enemies of the Kha

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...a]], the spiritual leader of the Tibetan people is a close friend of the [[Sikh]]s.

...ically that God is formless, fearless, ageless, and genderless. One of our Sikh representatives was discussing this topic with some Christians. During the ...ale?" Silence for ten minutes, she was unable to answer that question. The Sikh representative said, "If you don't even know that a soul has a gender than

Sehajdhari Sikh Federation ...eration” as a Political Party under section 29(A) of the Representation of People Act 1951 vide its Order No:56/167/2001-J.S.III/2084 dated 20th June 2002.

...tennial Foundation was formed in 1997 in commemoration of the centenary of Sikh settlement in Canada. The history of Sikhs during that century has been a l ...e community without whose support and toil the "achievers" would be lesser people. This is their story and our triumph.

...e of Sikhism and for us to learn more about what Sikhi is and what being a Sikh actually means! We aim to create a forum where people can openly discuss different religious and social issues, free from judgeme

...] and came across the people of the Punjab. They began to understand the [[Sikh]]s and their unusual way of life. During this period, many books were writt *'''Second Sikh War in 1848 1849... ''' Author: Joseph Tahckwell, Other info: GEOGRAPHY. BI

...www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/news/Sikh-teaches-primary-pupils-about.4918765.jp Sikh teaches primary pupils about his culture]''' 28 January 2009 by Nick Egan ...ation lesson with a difference when their class was taken by Roop Singh, a Sikh.

...Zealand welcomed its largest Gurudwara sahib on March 10th. Almost 20,000 people attended the inauguration event of the new gurudwara sahib here at Takanini ...nth Sahib Ji from Otahuhu Gurudwara Sahib on Thursday. An estimated 12,000 people arrived on Friday and Saturday for keertan (hymn singing) and prayers.

...ut the difference of age between the mother and the sons was so great that people usually called them her grandsons, mai-potre. The name has stuck to the lin 2. M.A. Macauliffe, The SIKH Religion. Oxford, 1909

2. '''All Welcome:''' Members of all religions can visit Sikh temples ([[Gurdwara]]s) but must observe basic protocols & social courtesie ...ak, emancipation comes only by loving devotional worship; through duality, people are engrossed in duality. ||2||" ([[SGGS]] page 75)

...he first President of Sikh Council of North America in 1979 (Federation of Sikh Society of U.S.A.). He was also instrumental in building the first Gurdwara ...uccessful in creating a stronger visibility and awareness of Sikhs and the Sikh turban.

...ated by the Meru people, a Bantu ethnic group. In addition there are other people having different and diverse religions, cultures and all walks of life who Image:Meru Outside.jpg | {{cs|Sikh Temple Meru}}

...place made sacrosanct, the world over, by the visit of eight Great Masters(Sikh Gurus) . This town is quite easy to approach-being only 38 kms from Amritsa ...t Jagaee" '' Left Kartarpur & came Khadoor Sahib to preach & enlighten the people

...ual living Guru, the [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]] or SGGS for short. For most people the SGGS is a Holy Book, but for the Sikhs it’s a lot more than just sacr [[Category:Glossary of Sikh Terms]]

...ave importance in Sikhism. The indian spiritual tradition has thought that people can access the spiritual powers, Treasures and blessings. [[Category: Glossary of Sikh Terms]]

...neral congregation of the Sikh people) was convened at the Akal Takht, the Sikh seat of temporal authority in Amritsar, on January 26, 1986. The gathering ...luded a march to the consulate and then raising anti-India slogans and pro-Sikh Shaheed and pro-Khalistan slogans. This ended with the burning of the tiran

...iban’s]]. The channel is not confined to India but can be viewed online by people all over the world. ...d De Pyaare”.So such religious channels are a great demand among our whole sikh community.

...change a great deal of information about the problems our people and their people have had with Muslim extremists". ...ial hatred which is against the Sikh religion. If there are concerns among Sikh and Hindu communities that Muslim groups are converting the answer could NE

...of the interaction between original inhabitants of India and the Caucasian people, who migrated to India from central Asia. The infusion of the languages of

...tomary wit and banter. He told his visitor that he had been preaching that people should put their trust in the Creator. He asked him why he was not preachin ...f which was published in London in 1861. His account of the Punjab and its people, however, suffers from a high tone of Occidental superiority and religious

Many people feel proud of their being belonging to an influential tribe and they would God does not like HAUMAE in which people start to do their own wills but SURTI so that they do the Will of God under

...ned in to celebrate the three hundredth anniversary of the Guruship of the Sikh Holy Scripture, the Guru Granth Sahib at the House of Commons. The event wa [[Image:Dr Indarjit Singh.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Dr Indarjit Singh, Sikh speaker at the event]]

...uided ruined and dark-wandering people. We are giving a dim message to the people but we are gazing at you American Sikhs to carry this message of truth, mes ...ife is going well; holy, happy, and healthy here. You have asked about the Sikh community, I may assure you that it will also go in Chardi Kala, for the re

guru ji went to a place with bhai bala and mardana where people treated them badly. no one was allowing guru sahib to stay there. so guru s ...ple accepted the order and constructes the dharamshaal . guru ji exclaimed people not to decieve anyone and always give the tenth part of their earning for g

...stroy that layer of illusion Humanity comes out automatically. Many brutal people use to do humane acts, like a murderer goes and pick up the fallen old man, The aim of sikh is to remove the layer of illusion from his mind and to guide inner soul ab

...llage to meet with him. His Sikhs moved all around the village telling the people about the Ninth Nanak and his request to meet with their children, but nobo ...f the villagers had aakrh (ego). To that the devotees answered that these people are egoistic and will egoisitic. That is how this village got the name Aakr

'''Giani Jagtar Singh Jachak'''(b.1954) is one of prominent Sikh Missionary, preacher, writer who got award of "ambessdor of peace" from Uni * During, 9/11 Attacks in america he started guided around people about Sikh faith as they were thought to be moslems.

...in the Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh. With approximately 8.1 million people (81 lakh), it is India's 6th largest metropolis and the 41st largest metrop ==Stop off for Sikh Pilgrims Headed for [[Takhat Hazur Sahib]]==

...nsive site of valuable information for Sikhs and the many other interested people who share common religious and social values with the Sikhs around the worl *[[:Category:Sikh belief]] -

Khalsa Alliance seeks boycott of Rashtriya Sikh Sangat ..., a Sikh version of the RSS was formed, cleverly known as the as Rashtriya Sikh Sangat . Its strategic use of the same initials mirrors its purpose of dilu

The '''Prasadi Sikhs''' are a branch of the Sikh religion. Most of them originate from [[Haryana]], [[India]]. They also hav ...her more traditional Sikhs. Many Prasadis continue to marry in the general Sikh population. Like the Akalis, the Prasadis favour blue turbans on ceremonial

...f Punjab, Tehsil Gurdaspur. [[Guru Arjan Dev]] Ji (1563-1606), the fifth [[Sikh]] Guru went to Baarth village on invitation of Baba Shri Chand Ji (1494-164 ...Burz Sahib stands, at that time it was dense forest here and a small pond. People started gathering here when the news of Guru Sahib's arrival in this are sp

...nvisible to the naked eye have been mentioned in various references in the Sikh holy scripture. ...re is hot and snow is cold. Greater knowledge of temperature was gained as people attempted to work with metals through the bronze and iron ages. Galileo inv

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...He could make people laugh with his antics in films. Paintal comes from a Sikh family of Taran Taran, near Amritsar. His brother Gufi Paintal, also a tal

...a]]s are sometimes brought as gifts when people attend the services at the Sikh Gurdwara. The Sikh Holy Scriptures are treated by the [[Sikh]]s like their living [[Guru]]s and as such no expense is spared in the furn

The trio combined together their acumen to make a first ever film on the Sikh Diaspora. ...eed for us as a community to have their lives portrayed as lives of normal people, just the way it really is. Secondly, the elders in the community feel conc

...d Fauja Singh "I hope we will inspire young people to keep going and older people never to give up"

...aristocracy, and Saman Khand, the lower section, representing the common people. Bhai Ganesha Singh was nominated secretary of the Saman Khand as well as ...hp?article=14&title=GANESHA%20SINGH,%20BHAI&tgt=g&brief=no&lastArt=222 the sikh encyclopedia.com]

.... "He has represented the agony and resentment of the community. For this, Sikh organisations have decided to honour him with Rs 2 lakh," said Manjinder Si ...Taksal Amritsar has also announced the reward and the 1984 riots affacted people has put an amount of 5 lac on the shoe which was thrown.

...Royal Institution of Great Britain for Mathematic masterclasses for Young People. ...worked very hard for his AS level whilst practicing his faith as a devout Sikh. He has proven again that children can achieve at a younger age with Wahegu

'''Bob Singh Dhillon''', (Born: 1965) is a Punjabi Indian-Canadian Sikh billionaire property businessman. He family comes from Tallewal village nea [[category:sikh people]]

...her more traditional Sikhs. Many Prasadis continue to marry in the general Sikh population. Like the Akalis, the Prasadis favour blue turbans on ceremonial ...to honour her by acting on her vision and protecting themselves and their Sikh brethren from submitting to such abuse in the process. Prasidis favour pray

...fell on January 14. 1553 Guru Amardas visited Kurukshetra to enlighten the people on spiritual matters, as a lot of pilgrims had gathered there. There is a r 1. Encyclopedia of Sikh Religion and Culture, R.C.Dogra and Dr.G.S. Mansukhani 1995

...ete submission to [[Waheguru]], or God. A Sikh serves God by serving other people. [[Guru Ram Das]] was perhaps the most self-effacing of the 10 Sikh gurus. As the fourth guru, he built the holy Amrit Sarovar and established

...name Basant is from Sanskrit "vasant" meaning spring and is a part of the Sikh holy scripture called [[SGGS]] The people of [[Jammu]] and [[Kashmir]] also put on yellow clothes on Basant Panchami.

...ni Jindan and exile of Maharaja Duleep Singh and day to day life of common people - all superbly explained. It is an encyclopaedia of Punja

There is a large Sikh community in Kuwait of about 20,000 people. Sikhs cannot get permanent citizenship of this country like all other immi

...Sahib. The principle purpose of Shiv Sadan is the unending service to the people.

Sikh in America stood shoulder to shoulder with the members of the community les ...ded to pool some money to help local poor folks in honor of a 500-year-old Sikh tradition.

...shaahi. At this place, GURU SAHIB JI gave a blessing to Bhai Langhaha Ji & people of the village.

...of the ruler who had sought British protection) were with his cis-Sutlege Sikh brothers they deposed him and placed his son Bharpur Singh on the Gaddi in ...ad been missing, ruling for forty years he did much for the welfare of the people of Nabha and for Sikhs in general. He despatched contingents of troops to f

...and her young son who have taken shelter in a nunnery during the 1984 Anti-Sikh riots. ...ts took place in the country following the murder of Indiraji. We know the people were very angry and for a few days it seemed that India had been shaken. Bu

...nated by the Prime Minister's Department. Donations were received from the Sikh Sangat from all over Malaysia to complete this project. The gurdwara was officially opened by the sanggat on February 17, 1996. The Sikh Holy Book, the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, was respectfully taken in a proces

...an offshoot of Sikhcess, a community organization that promotes the basic Sikh principles of public service, decided to commit to a minimum of one year du ...h any specific Sikh temples, but rather draws on the support of the entire Sikh community in its efforts, which were recognized by Burnaby city council ear

...ned Indian you see behind the plough or in the street is not necessarily a Sikh. Although essentially religious, the Sikh Turban, in practical terms, is not without merits. The turban is, comparati

...; without enemies; self sufficient; etc – God's qualities are too many for people to narrate. [[Category:Glossary of Sikh Terms]]

...a and information including history and Photographs are put on WWW so that people around world could know and enjoy the history of Sikhs and could see places ...es visit the Sacred Places and bring the information accordingly. Lakhs of people visit the website for taking information and Darshan of these shrines.

...nts) and holy people in northern [[India]] before the birth of the first [[Sikh Guru]], [[Guru Nanak]]. The word 'Sadhu-kari' has two nodes - 'Sadhu' which ...anguage, but in a language which was closely related to that of the common people to whom they addressed their teachings. The basis of this dialect, which ha

...e. You will die one day yet there will always be people who become ill and people who can help them but the story of your actions today will forever create d

...cursed these to be scattered who had honoured you. Gur Dev Ji said, "These people will spread virtue wherever they go after being scattered while the others ...h does not take place here. A fair used to held on the first of Chait, the Sikh year year which falls in the month of March. In which Sikhs, from neighbori

...kh religion, to Ladakh, the Gurudwara Pathar Sahib is visited by Hindu and Sikh devotees, besides tourists. Legend has it that many centuries ago a demon had terrorised the people of Leh.

...piritual leader of the [[Tibet|Tibetan]] people is a close friend of the [[Sikh]]s. Often referred to simply as "His Holiness" (HH), or "His Holiness The D [[Category:Famous people]]

...e made the following requests, 'O Guru, heal my three fevers and make me a Sikh, and, deeming me your servant, save me and remove the great pain of transmi ...u are prepared to endure such hardships and sufferings, then you become my Sikh. Otherwise talk not of Sikhi. Keep your wealth, and the good opinion of you

...sacres and personally promoted police officers with the biggest records of sikh murders. The indisputable fact that in his reign as Chief hundreds of thous ...pendence from India on October 7, 1987. The Council of Khalistan leads the Sikh Nation’s struggle for independence.

...in Rochester Hills, Michigan and attracts a weekly sangat of about 100-150 people. The bhai ji for this gurdwara is [[Bhai Monohar Singh]]. This gurdwara has : Sikh Gurdwara

...e Guru was once touring the Nakka country, southwest of Lahore, succouring people then living through a severe famine, he according to Giani Gian Singh, Twar

...Mr RICHARD KOCH is well advised to get in touch with a <u>[[Sikh.|TRUE Sikh]]</u>..,if he finds [[1|one]] around. He will for sure help him that the pr ...i|gur]] ki... [http://sikhiwiki.org/index.php?title=DEFINATIONS#GurSikh '''Sikh''']... [http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php?title=LISTEN#LISTEN_to_Rid_off_P

...ain contemporary events. The book includes drawings of the members of the Sikh royal family as well as of the important courtiers. ...is sway in a most arbitrary manner... The pleasure which he took in seeing people hung by dozens must be attributed to his brain." He acknowledges that "Ranj

...o attain salvation. Before Jesus or Muhammad or the Sikh Gurus were born, people who worshipped God attained salvation. ...ed attained salvation in India. In thirteenth and fourteenth century, when people in India did not even know that Europe existed, the worshippers of God atta

The above menu allows you to select each section of this morning [[Sikh]] holy [[Bani]] which is normally sang in the form of [[kirtan]]. You can r ...of [[Sikhi]] and is sung by [[kirtania]] (religious musicians) at [[Sangat|Sikh congregations or gatherings]] as part of the early morning service.

==People participation== ...snacks and meals every mile on the way to Sirhind, no matter the direction people are traveling.

The Sikh Temple is open every Sunday from 11AM to 2.30 PM . ...e passes a tray or solicits funds and no appointment is needed to visit a Sikh temple.

...ng Ranjit Singh. Osborne`s account of the discipline and efficiency of the Sikh army carries the suggestion that it was inferior to the British army, thoug

...for his spiritual and healing capabilities by villagers in the area. Many people are said to have been miraculously healed at the hands of Babaji. ...ram--hard work, sharing with others, and remembrance of God--and reminding people of the eternal truths of religion, beyond any sectarian divisions. Baba Vir

...during his eastern travels. He preached against idolatry and exhorted the people to sing praises of the One God, who is Formless and yet all forms are His. ...no nose, and through the Guru's instruction this light is illuminated, Oh people! that alone is worship that pleaseth my Lord. Like the honey is to bee, my

{{Sikh practices}} The [[Sikh]]s have 4 main '''Sanskars''' or '''ceremonies in life'''. They are:

...tionalism. The basic philosophy of Akali Dal is to give political voice to Sikh issues (Panthic cause) and it believes that religion and politics go hand i [[category:Glossary of Sikh Terms]]

...s not interested in studying any more. He had a great love for Gurbani and Sikh History. He was a very compassionate soul and felt distressed at the sight of needy people. To help them he gave money and things from his house and even the clothes

...[[Vaisya]] and Shudra. [[Sikhism]] does not accept the caste system and a Sikh is prohibited to take the persons caste into consideration in their dealing ...and Vaisya varnas. However, the linguistically related {{Wiki|Nuristani}} people in neighboring {{Wiki|Afghanistan}} have a class equivalent to the Shudras

...he Guru's Palace). 40 ghumaon of land were granted to the gurdwara by the Sikh rulers; no revenues are owed on the land which curently is in the custody o ...wara was built there in memory of Guru Sahib but because of the neglect of Sikh religious organizations, this Gurdwara Sahib has disintegrated.

...it's old name is '''Kashi'''. [[Guru Gobind Singh]] sent five of his [[Sikh]]s to Varanasi to study [[Sanskrit]], and following them several centres fo ==Historical Sikh Shrines==

...ge:Sikhi1.jpg|thumb|400px|right|{{cs|Diagram showing some of the important Sikh concepts<br>''Click here to enlarge''}}]] ...re; old people's homes; care centres; major world disasters, etc.... The [[Sikh]] holy scripture, {{G11}} mentions the importances of these two qualities m

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...//www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/free/New-Sikh-temple-as-part.4390636.jp New Sikh temple as part of regeneration]''' article at doncasterfreepress.co.uk on DONCASTER'S first [[Sikh temple]] is to be demolished and replaced with a new building as part of th

...y in 1899. He was not only learned in Sikh letters but was also a devout Sikh. He has written five books in all Nydya MuktdvaH, Udiyog Kalhd Prdrbodh, Ve ...nda Singh, and sacrifices made by tlie Sikhs prior to the establishment of Sikh rule by Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

...d, with schemes of their own. The gurdwara is under a local committee. Our Sikh jathedaars should take appropriate steps for the care of this place.

...ciples. I also believe that up the point that I was "lucky" to know of the Sikh religion, which helped guide my decisions, but unfortunately many of today' ...ons as "inferior, non-believer, etc". That is one reason why you don't see Sikh Missionaries actively pursuing conversions.

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...ge:Gurugobindmaharaj-sakhi.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Depiction of the sakhi in Sikh Heritage in Paintings - From the Collection of the Punjab & Sind Bank 1995, ...Satguru Sri Guru Gobind Rai Ji. Over many years a non broken sucession of Sikh Gurus had started many Langars (free kitchens), which were run by their bel

...There is a museum on the upper storey of the Gurdwara, where paintings of Sikh Gurus are displayed.

...a long time, although NISHAN SAHIB or the SIKH flag was maintained and the people brought their sick for a dip in the pond believing in the curative powers o

...itish negotiated for the transfer of power. However, due to inadaquency of Sikh leadership, misplaced trust and false promises made by Gandhi and Nehru, th ...and put forward the notion of Sikh-Hindu unity, a unified India where all Sikh sentiments (social, economical and religious) would be catered for.

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...m but reached at 06:00am on 5th April was delayed, by the heavy turnout of sikh sangat of Jammu and Kashmir, while the Yatra was enroute from Lakhanpur to ...for three days, received huge reception in the City and Gurudwaras by the people from all walks of life.

who come to pray there, bowing down at each of their steps. These people are Buddhists who may belong to one of teachers. It is a matter of no small pride that a Sikh escorted the Dalai Lama to India when he exiled Tibet.

...Singh`s]] message had turned the Sikhs into a self respecting and fearless people. The rest of the poem is devoted to panegyrizing the resolute resistance pu

...tion from [[Gurbani]] highlights the importance of [[Naam]] [[Simran]] for people who wants to adhere to the path of '''Dharma''' ...e holy text spans 1430 pages and contains the actual words spoken by the [[Sikh Gurus]] and various other Saints from other religions including [[Hinduism]

...o main groups separated by the Caspian Sea and Iran which was inhabited by people of Aryan extraction. The western group settled in parts of Europe, Turkey a The Turks were a handsome and ferocious people. These two characteristics earned for the term turk many different derivati

...at the close relations would become so un-reliable and un-trustworthy that people would rather believe in altogether strangers who are honest and trustworthy ...g, people who are dishonest and cheat will be prosperous whilst the honest people will suffer financially. Today, the corrupt officials are financially succe

...f the Bengal army, the new governor designate Kahn Singh, and an escort of Sikh troops from Lahore. ...ul Raj, inviting the people to rise against the British. The same day, the Sikh escort from Lahore rebelled. Kahn Singh made terms for himself.

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...r along the way." The Guru heard this, but made no reply. Next day another Sikh came and said, "O True Emperor, the sangat was coming to see you. The Gover ...hall wield swords also. I shall make sparrows destroy hawks. Whoever is my Sikh, shall not be without hair and sword. Without hair and arms, man is incompl

..., district Gurdaspur and here Major Baldev Singh finished his education at Sikh National College Qadian under the one of the best educators; Head Master Sa ...wo major factions of Sikh Youth Federation and saving hundreds of innocent Sikh men from being engaged in fake encounters and torture during the dark days

[[File:Banner home.jpg|800px|thumb|left|Sikh Temple at the start of the Nagar Kirtan Mela]] The '''Sikh Temple Gurdwara'' Sserving as a cultural center for some 20,000 Sikhs who r

...s was claimed by the Dashmesh Regiment, a previously unrecognized group of Sikh terrorists that counted moderate Sikhs as well as Hindus and the government

...Guru Nanak Engineering College, the Indian Government was terrorizing the people of Punjab. Thousands of innocent Sikhs had been killed and Gurdwaras desecr ...Sikh Liberation Movement and introduced Bhai Amarjeet Singh to a number of Sikh fighters (Bhai Amarpreet Singh became Shaheed in June 1992).

'''Kerala's First Sikh Convert- Nintyone-year old Sardar Bhupinder Singh''' ...arapally is the only living Malayalee [[Sikh]] in Kerala. People call him "Sikh Chettan", that is, elder brother.

...mple near his camp there were a lot of pigeons which gathered daily as the people of the village had taken to lovingly feeding them grain. Elders and childre ...r, Lal Singh, and a Sikh settler of Dhani Raiyan. With the arrival of more Sikh families after the partition, a new building was constructed. Sant Fateh Si

...re his demise in 1664 that the Baba (Guru) would be found at Bakala, the [[Sikh]]s came to this place in large numbers to find their Guru. ...the devotees to his own master. Confusion prevailed for a while until a [[Sikh]] merchant, [[Makhan Shah]], on putting each to the test, is said to have f

...an astrologer and palmist, so he was known as Jyotshiji. He had very many people coming to him. Even many Europeans. They were crazy about him. He'd be busy ...etly in Kericho. I don't know anything of his background, but here is the "Sikh Sandesh" published in London (11/8/83) after his death which tells all abou

In a meeting with a delegation of Sikh pilgrims representing various Sikh organisations based in Pakistan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Ind He also directed for the issuance of a notification for Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee and building a road strip heading towards Gur

...ul Raj, inviting the people to rise against the British. The same day, the Sikh escort from LAHORE rebelled. Kahn SINGH made terms for himself. In the even

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...iesKhushwant Singh: "Japji Sahib is Based on the Upanishads" | website=The Sikh Times | date=2003-02-15 | url=http://www.sikhtimes.com/bios_021503a.html | ==Notable People==

...d from doing Keertan any longer in Sachkhand Siri Harimandir Sahib and all Sikh Gurdwaras. ...anth Sahib ever since he was a boy of eight. He spouts the names of the 10 Sikh gurus with more ease than he can count the names of the 12 Imams. His ances

...ir friends and benefactors. They are fondly remembered to this day by the Sikh community as the creators of their famous school. Their names still evoke ...of manual work. He implanted in the minds of the Sikh people the idea of a Sikh university.

(1) Do not eat from the hands of a clean- shaven (non-Sikh). (Gur Pratap Surya) (2) As your chef (kitchen help) keep a Sikh. (Rahatnama Bhai Chaupa Singh)

[[Image:Tengurus.jpg|thumb|250px|right|<center>''[[The Ten Sikh Gurus]]''</center>]] ...tual teacher]] called [[Guru Nanak]]. He was firmly of the belief that all people were born equal and should have equal opportunities.

...to sacrifice everything I have... For the safeguard and protection of the Sikh religion we must all be united... I can die but cannot see the desecration ...ndian masses wanting the Delhi government to deal more forcefully with the Sikh civil rights campaign.

...e hot and stiffling temperatures of the summer much more pleasant for the people of wealth and power. After the City was taken by the Sikh army lead by Banda Bahadur the river channel that ran near the Burj was cu

...1957-January 3, 1963. He was the first Asian American, Indian American and Sikh member of the US Congress. Born in Chhajulwadi, Punjab, India, to a Sikh family of Tarkhan origins, he received his bachelor's degree in mathematics

'''Baljeet Singh, a 63-year-old sikh attacked''' ...Outside NY Gurdwara. David C. Wood, a next-door neighbor to the gurdwara (Sikh place of worship), attacked Singh after he parked his car on the opposite s

...GPC, Missionary College and Sikh people for his work and dedication toward Sikh Community and to potray the Sikhism in his movies. * In 2009, He made movie "Virse De Waris Nu", was released by [[Sikh Missionary College]], Ludhiana .

WHAT WAS Guru Ji trying to achieve by calling the Sikh woman ‘a princess’ (literal meaning of Kaur)? Once initiated into the Khalsa, Sikh women obtain the surname Kaur. The surname Singh (Lion) is given to men, bu

...08]] for the religion of [[Sikhi]] or [[Sikhism]] to be established. The [[Sikh]] faith was established by ten [[Guru]]s or spiritual teachers or masters, ...nd unfolding upright righteous principle of life. The [[Guru]]s taught the people of India and beyond, to live spiritually fulfilling lives with dignity free

...iwani Das to receive from Nawab Muzaffar Khan the tribute he owed to the [[Sikh]] Darbar. Bhiwani Das laid siege to the city, but failed to capture Multan. ...g it to the British in the Second Anglo-Sikh War. Multan had a significant Sikh population and influence until the Partition of India in 1947.

[[Image:Kids2.gif|thumb|300px|right|<center>'''Sikh kids'''</center>]] ...y teachers]]. Since [[1708]], the spiritual guide for the Sikhs or their [[Sikh Guru]] has been their religious scripture, the [[Guru Granth Sahib]]. [[Sik

...MP%20shames%20Indian%20Parliament%20on%20Operation%20Bluestar%20awards.htm Sikh MP shames Indian Parliament on Operation Bluestar awards] by Parmeet Pal S ...e Sikhs right inside the Parliament of the nation, Independent Rajya Sabha Sikh MP Tarlochan Singh, the former chairman of National Commission for Minoriti

...Singh Manochal]]. They were told he was a goon and terrorizing the common people. Without checking on who they were attacking, the foolish recruits ended up ...same. Everyone makes mistakes and we should over look them.' Thousands of people came at Shaheed Sukhwinder Singh Sangha's bhog.

== Gurudwara Sikh Sangat in Euless, TX == ...the Western part of the Metroplex - leading to the opening of the Gurdwara Sikh Sangat in October 2000. The Sangat of the Gurdwara Sahib has grown rapidly

...its). The Sikh Rehit Maryada was drafted by an expert committee of eminent Sikh scholars. Many western friends of mine are surprised that Sikhism explicitl ...anti-smoking stance, the reason for this has fortunately been recorded by Sikh writers of the time of the 10th Guru. According to their many accounts, Gu

...r spell, '''jatt community''' being called as '''ਸੇਥੀ''' whereas '''khatri sikh''' clan being called as '''[[SETHI|ਸੇਠੀ]]'''. ...s for wrestling (something encouraged and taught by Guru Angad to the Sikh people) and weightlifting, they possessed good physical attributes for soldiery. A

...hrough the reciting of holy hymns called [[Shabad]]s. The Gurus taught the people of India & beyond, to live spiritually fulfilling lives with dignity and ho The Guru Granth Sahib is the eleventh [[Sikh Guru]] and perpetual Guru of the Sikhs to guide the Sikhs and others to ete

Here are some of the sikh phrases used in daily life ...e used it in every situation wether happy or sad. Waheguru is core to many Sikh Phrases.

'''Akal Security''' is a organisation that was started by a Sikh and is the fourth largest private security agency in the world providing se ...business orders worth over US$ 1 billion and employs approximately 15,000 people. Based in New Mexico State in the US, the company has its headquarters in t

...ds the mountainous ranges and foothills of Peer-Panchal for spreading of Sikh-ism and teachings of Guru Ji. One of such Saint was Baba Beeram Shah Ji Du ...is shelling on the village but due to the blessing of Baba Beeram Shah Ji, people are safe and no loss of life has taken place.

Bhai Taloka was a [[Sikh|GurSikh]] of [[Guru Arjan]] Dev, the fifth Sikh Guru. He was also a General in Nawab Gazni's army. Once Nawab called a meet ...le of that area decided to do [[Ardas]] so that there crops are saved. The people gathered together at one place for Ardas. One passing by Mastana Faqueer st

...bad. Nanded is a well-known Sikh Pilgrimage center. One can visit a famous Sikh Gurdwara Takht Sri Hazur Sahib here. Mahur and Basar are adjacent tourist a The main language spoken is Marathi. People are also very comfortable with English, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada.

Central Sikh Temple is the first Sikh gurdwara in Singapore. Established in 1912, the temple had relocated severa ...Straits Settlements. Sikhs began to arrive in Singapore in 1881, to form a Sikh Contingent of the Straits Settlements police force.

...smoker, never lit a smoke while he spent as many as 10 hours a day in his Sikh garb, according to the film's producer Vikas Kapoor. [[Image:Salman khan.jpg|thumb|200px|Salman Khan in role as Sikh in 'Heroes']]

New to Sikhi is a community for people who discovered Sikhism & Sikhi way of life. How NTS is different to other Sikh websites? This site promotes and educates about Sikhism in a very gentle wa

...to sacrifice everything I have... For the safeguard and protection of the Sikh religion we must all be united... I can die but I cannot see the desecratio ...ndian masses wanting the Delhi government to deal more forcefully with the Sikh civil rights campaign.

...ed in sikhi? What inspired you to stop cutting your hair and become a true Sikh?''' ...thers didn’t?”. So one day i stopped cutting my hair and became keshadhari sikh.

Sikh Khalsa Army (1801-1849) was the military force of the Sikh Empire responsible for land warfare, land defence, and all responsibilities ...der in Chief (military leader) Emperor Maharaja Ranjit Singh. However, the Sikh military high command could contest a decision by the Commander in Chief, t

...the tune of some other instrument of folk music, the energetic feet of the people of Punjab are spontaneously set to give in to inhibition and give instant b ...ople perform Bhangra. In the villages, with large drums, called [[dhol]]s, people circle round and round leaping and laughing. Persons of all types of social

Peculiarity about this place is the that it is open to people of all the religion. This Gurdwara is one of the oldest and biggest Gurdwar ...d. There are more than 250 Sikh families in this area and more than 1,500 people gather over here on this day to take part in the Bhandara program.

...earch in 1947 [4]. He was also a close friend of Nehru, who was one of the people he impressed with his scientific breakthroughs [5], he offered him the post [[category:sikh people]]

...Jan.) and Katak (Oct.-Nov.) Puranmashi. Jaito's markets are well renowned. People come from far distances to buy and sell their herds. ...took such a tragic shape and got so inflames by Feb. 21, 1924 that several people lost their lives. After sixteen shaheedi jathas apart from one from Bengal

...mate objects to animals, oneself or other people, entire groups of people, people in general, existence, or the whole world. ...emotional hatred. Actions after a lingering thought are not uncommon upon people or oneself. Hatred can result in extreme behaviour such as violence, murder

...ammu and Kashmir]] Khalsa Darbar on [[August 4]], [[1941]]. Two historical Sikh conferences ([[Srinagar]] [[1943]] and Muzaffarabad [[1944]]) were held und ...several years. Jathedar Kapur Singh dedicated himself to service of the [[Sikh]] community. One day during the [[1947 Riots]], when he was returning home,

A [[Sikh]] does not cut the hair of his or her children. Hair carries radiant energy ...ge and the hair, turban or the outward appearance has nothing to do with a Sikh but what comes out of his own mouth that counts. This article is written f

...Khaibar Pass. An attack led by Akbar Khan was repulsed, though the valiant Sikh general, [[Hari Singh Nalua]], was killed in the action. ...Singh, trusted his advesary's offer of safe-conduct. Of the nearly 14,000 people who left Kabul (only about a quarter were soldiers), only one, a doctor mad

...s''' are a religious minority in [[Italy]]. Italy has the second biggest [[Sikh]] population in [[Europe]] after [[United Kingdom]]. They number more than For more population info see: [[Sikh population in Italy]].

[[Image:Sikh_Turban.jpg|thumb|right|300px|THe Sikh Turban]] ==[[The Sikh Turbans]]==

...came in personal contact with them. He was given a rousing welcome by the Sikh community there and was taken into gurdwaras. Andrews continued his effort

..., but did not give the date. But, it could not have been 1856, as the 24th Sikh did not come into being until late 1857, after the Sepoy Uprising Some Beas books say Jaimal initiated a maximum of 2000 people, others 2343 people. Jaimal died December 29, 1903. He initiated Sawan Singh October 15, 1894 i

...using a depiction of a Sikh Guru, as a golfer on its cover. According to Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund (SALDEF)}} ...ilgrims due to reach Pakistan Today.|NankanaSahib-225x300.jpg|Around 1,000 Sikh pilgrims are due to reach Pakistan today to attend 402nd death anniversary

...Shaheed. In the [[Sikh]] religion, Shaheeds are some of the most respected people after the [[Gurus]], [[Bhagats]], etc. [[Sikhism]] has a had a great load o This means that a Shaheed is one that gives their life for a cause that people may learn from.

...centre in Mexico City and (right) his daughter Ananda Kaur with her German-Sikh husband Amrit Singh, who converted to Sikhism eight years ago]][[Image:lead ...oga from Harbhajan Singh Khalsa — better known as Yogi Bhajan — a renowned Sikh yoga teacher who came to America in the late 1960s and who died in October

[[File:Sajjan_Kumar_300.jpg|200px|thumb|right|1984 Anti-Sikh riots accused Sajjan Kumar]] ...g and leading mobs in the targeted killings of Sikhs during the 1984 Anti-Sikh Program. Kumar denies the charge, and legal proceedings were not launched b

...d age's born in [[sikh]] religon and do all misdeeds and call themselves [[sikh]]s. This all is true. I have covered some points ...s, Bhaniara Wala etc are in punjab and people are following them. Actually sikh women is main cause of it.

...ya is a Person who is Militarized is all about the warrior archetype. Some People try to Connect this with the Hindu Varna Kshatriya Traditions of Hawan, Aar ...st fight. For Sikhs this is not a Caste or a Varna but a Militarization of People of Different Backgrounds for oneselfs Protection.

...nly the claims of the Muslims have been published--we have yet to hear the Sikh version of this story. ...ties and used even the dead animals carcases and blood to defile Hindu and Sikh temples, but while the newspapers of India and Jammu tell stories of the ar

...d improvement of various civic facilities at various Gurdwaras to make the Sikh pilgrims stay here comfortable. ...ernment believed in providing maximum facilities to and better care of the Sikh community as both the communities enjoy deep-rooted relations.

...[[Hindu]]s, [[Muslim]]s, [[Christian]]s and [[Sikh]]s: Darshan encouraged people to follow the truth that is God — within their own faith and to recognise ...y carried out this crime for personal reasons and due to Darsham Dass' "un-Sikh" practises. It is not clear if the two have been released from prison but i

[http://www.newstrackindia.com/newsdetails/35523 '''First Sikh member in New Zealand parliament'''] Newstrack India 09 Nov 2008 IANS, Well ...nwaljit Singh Bakshi''', a former New Delhi businessman, will be the first Sikh member of the New Zealand parliament which now has a record number of six

...he footwear of visitors to a [[Gurdwara]] so that the mind of the devout [[Sikh]] is made more humble. ...s them away from reunion. '''Pride leads to [[Haumai]]''' because it makes people believe that they are the most important thing in life and '''leads to self

The dargah of Peer Baba is World famous and is associated with Two [[Sikh]] Gurus. It is said that the shrine protects the people of the Jammu city from mishaps and evil spirits.

...ors. Cart-loads of severed heads of the Sikhs were sent to Lahore by such people to win government rewards. These traitors included Harbhagat Niranjania Ch ...ghtning and cut off his head which was picked up by the Sikhs. Before the people inside or outside the Temple could compose themselves and know what had hap

{{Sikh?}} ...given''' the last name ''''Singh'''' many times to associate him with the Sikh religion.]]

...GurSikhs, ‘Maharaj, when I clean the dirty dishes of the Sangat, sometimes people leave jhoot (left overs). I collect the jhoot of the Sangat in a small bowl ...be so humble and consider themselves so low. Guru Jee asked Bhai Jodh, ‘O Sikh, why do eat the left overs of the Sangat. What makes you eat Jhoot?"

Economy: The people of Poonch district are mainly dependent on agriculture and government jobs. Muslims(%) 200000(90) Hindus(%)15000(6.8) [[Sikh]]s(%)7300(3.3) Others(%)23(.01)

...age is similar verbally to [[Urdu]] and has similarities [[Punjabi]]. Most people who understand Punjabi or Urdu can easily understand most words of Hindi. ...ns regard Hindi as "one language across the nation". More than 180 million people in India regard Hindi as their mother tongue. Another 300 million use it as

| '''Crime + people affected''' |Police entered Darbar Sahib and killed 1 Sikh

...gainst the clear discrimination by a school in Birmingham to not allow a [[Sikh]] boy to attend school wearing his [[turban]]. ...r then cut their hair. Also, during the First and Second World Wars, the [[Sikh]]s in the Allied Forces were given special privilege to fight without helme

...lows the Lord's Hukam is called Sirdar. Gurbani do not believe in temporal people calling themselves Sardars, and have no knowledge what hukam is. ...expansion of the fighting force of the Sikhs under the misls the number of Sikh sardars multiplied. During the reign of [[Maharaja Ranjit Singh]] and his s

...Sikhs''' are [[Sikh]]s of the Guru who have upheld the Nishaan Sahib, the Sikh flag in [[Thailand]]. The first Sikh migrated to Thailand in 1890. His name was Ladha Singh. Sikhs began migrati

...e Pangani Mosque, the art work at the Ram Mandir in Eastleigh, the Makindu Sikh Temple, the Kahawa Mosque and a series, of life-size religious statues at t The 78year-old Sikh has no plans to slow down either. After finishing at the mosque, he plans t

==Geography and People== ...ar to Punjabi. The majority of the people are Hindu, although many Tibetan people who follow Buddhism have also settled here recently.

There was a sikh called Bhai Mona who was serving in the langar of Guru Angad Dev Ji Maharaj was extremely arrogant and greedy. Some people complained to the Guru the insulting behavior Bhai

...like a Sikh, Chhiboo was passionately opposed to the Sikh movement and the people became to call him Chhiboo Ram. Chhiboo was from a backward class and in hi ...nkeys. You can't even get a clue about Brahma?' A policeman replied, 'Sir, people are crazy about Brahma, no one gives any information about him.'

...al Sharma]]. He was one of the leaders of [[1984 Massacre of Sikhs]] and 3 Sikh militants later murdered him to take revenge of this massacre. ...ights organization [[People's Union for Civil Liberties]] on the 1984 Anti-Sikh massacre had Lalit Maken in the top 5 politician who had lead the mobs to k

...(born 5 January 1933 in Dhudial, [[Punjab]], [[British India]]) is a noted Sikh [[India]]n politician. He is a Member of the Parliament of India, represent ...January 1933 in Dhudial, [[Punjab]], [[British India]]) is an [[India]]n [[Sikh]] politician. He is a Member of the Parliament of India, representing [[Har

| The [[Sikh]] faith condemns empty {{Wiki|rituals}} and {{Wiki|superstitions}}. The pra ...worthless behaviour at times of worry, uncertainty or trouble. These poor people, wrongly believe that undertaking these empty customs and penances will bri

...ge was with `the mahants. In 1915 the hall of Gurdwara Sahib was enlarged. Sikh Sangats took over the control from Mahant Hari Singh in 1921 AD. Initially Gurdwara has been completely wiped out. People have constructed three storey buildings over the site of the Gurdwara and t

...has cultural affinity with the Indian people. But to my surprise, Burmese people have no common heritage with India. Rather they have strong links with the ...mmitment to their country. They are also the most religious and hospitable people on earth.

Five people were injured in firing on Tuesday during a clash between Nihang groups at T The police claim that investigations were on into the incident. The five people from the Joginder Singh group, who were injured in firing and moved to the

...rally used to refer to celebration associated with the birthdays of the [[Sikh Gurus]] ...represent the Panj Pyares, head the procession carrying Nishan Sahibs (the Sikh flag) and/or [[Kirpan]]s.

...feature of the [[Gurdwara]]. As you walk into the main prayer hall in a [[Sikh temple]], you will observe this immediately. The essential features of the ...capsulated in [[Guru Granth Sahib]] honours the tradition set by the [[ten Sikh Gurus]].

...r%202008/Sikh%20crowd%20bashes%20suspect%20shooter%20after%20murder.htm '''Sikh crowd bashes suspect shooter after murder''' Sept 3] ...news10.net/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=47153 '''One Dead, One Wounded in Sikh Temple Shooting''' Sept 2] with video clip

...tors. Cart-loads of severed heads of the Sikhs were sent to Lahore by such people to win government rewards. These traitors included Harbhagat Niranjania Cho ...ightning and cut off his head which was picked up by the Sikhs. Before the people inside or outside the Temple could compose themselves and know what had hap

...en constructed at Gurdwara Mastuana Sahib. According. to Gen. Sec. Sukhdev Sikh Bhaur has explained that it is an exact replica of the Golden Temple. The m ...ovar of Amritsar which was made by Guru Arjun Dev. Baba Kalu claimed that people would get the same benifit from this amrit sarovar. Some sikhs got hurt wit

...her provinces. The Sikh conference, and even more dramatically the mammoth Sikh march that preceded it, made a tremendous impact. Congress leaders led by M 1. Majumdar, R. C.,ed The History and Culture of Indian People, vol. V. Bombay, 1957

...der Sant Jodh Singh, he studied Sikh theology and Sikh texts and practised Sikh music. His entry into punjabi politics was much later but the influence to ...led the Akali Dal's resistance against the Emergency clamped down upon the people of India denying all civil liberties.

...ly place for the Sikh community in Chennai. The Gurudwara was built by the Sikh community and is called the '''"Sri Guru Nanak Satsangh Sabha"'''. This hol ...]] and [[Guru Arjun Dev]]. The Sikh families also celebrates Baisakhi (the Sikh New Year) here. A free Langhar (community kitchen) called "[[Guru ka Langar

...s that religion is usually held by the male of a family house hold as such people assume Muslim men to target kaffir (non muslim) women to convert them as su The teachings people draw for love jihad are responded by muslim clerics to be "out of context".

...brotherhood of having a surname of 'Singh,' the caste was gotten rid of in Sikh families. ...of fighting, hear ye another point in which they excel all other fighting people. In '''no case would they slay a coward''', nor would they put an '''obstac

...crifice their lives to save their faith, honor and rights. Sikh women like Sikh men are equally good saint- soldiers. Basant Lata, a baptized Sikh woman, had no living relative. She spent her time in the service of Mata Su

...During Ahmad Shah Durrani's eighth invasion, Gujjar Singh along with other Sikh sarddrs offered him strong opposition. When in January 1767, tlie Durrani c troops, the Sikh sarddrs routed the Afghan horde. Soon afterwards Gujjar Singh laid siege to

...kistan]]i militant, arrested in connection with the March massacre of 35 [[Sikh]]s in [[Chittisinghpura]] in Kashmir, has admitted to his being a member of ...about the plot to kill the Sikhs until he stood in an orchard where the 35 people were killed.

...famous king of [[India]]. He was a kind and good king and respected the [[Sikh Gurus]] for their sensible practises and their fair and just teachings. In ...he was coming to visit him. The Sikhs were very happy at the news. Some [[Sikh]]s thought that special arrangements should be made to welcome the king. Bu

...layas is the region of Zanaskar (In district [[Kargil]] of[[Ladakh]]). The people of Paddar and Zanskar have a long history of trade and culural exchange and This remote exotic valley became part of the Sikh Kingdom in the 19h century, in a series of hard fought battles by the Dogra

...lat bread), 1.5 tons of Daal (lentil soup) and free food served to 100,000 people every single day are what makes the free kitchen run at the Golden Temple i ...f [[langar]] was initiated centuries ago by [[Guru Nanak]], the founder of Sikh religion. Sunday, November 17, 2013 was his 545th birth anniversary.

Mr. Singh said when smart people are brought into a manager’s team, they will challenge the status quo and ...tually too mediocre. It promotes mediocrity. But healthy conflict in which people feel comfortable debating issues, that builds a high-performance culture,"

...He was married to Bibi Rup Kaur, the daughter of Sardar Bhanga Singh, the Sikh Chief of Thanesar State, present day Kurukshetra, in Haryana. ...1756-1845), near Patiala, as Nihang Sikhs were fighting to save the Punjab Sikh Raj, While he was to impress the British with his loyalty. Maharaja Karam S

...who was passing by advised him that it was sheer cowardice and a sin for a Sikh to take his own life. Sukkha Singh allowed himself to be helped out, regrew ...ntless campaign against the Sikhs ending on 1 May 1746 in what is known in Sikh history as a Chhota Ghallughara or lesser holocaust. During this fateful ba

THE SIKH MOTHERS & THE FORTY SIKH MARTYRS ...turned their backs on Guru Sahib. "No Sikh mother shall own her son, nor a Sikh woman her man, who turns his back on the Guru. There is life in death with

...by [[Bhai Gurditta]], elder son of [[Guru Hargobind]], there were lots of sikh followers in the village. ...y Ishar das with folded hands asked that there was no water in village and people have to go to [[Sukhna]] river to fetch water for their livelyhood. Guru sa

...f Guru Granth Sahib became a religious matter for the Sikhs. The 'Sangat' (Sikh Devotees) decided that a chain of 'Akhand Paths' should be continued as lon ...ra independently and collectively in the form of congregation according to Sikh tradition. If in doing so, I have to face hardship and trouble at the hands

...o journey through India meeting everyday heroes, at least one of whom is a Sikh. After Akshay Kumar donned the role of a Sikh in "Singh is Kinng", which has done reasonably well at the box office, it's

...d Langar (lit. food, meal, kitchen), it is said, were given to them by the people for their warm hospitality.

...t of the United States, President Bush about the discrimination faced by a Sikh prisoner, Jagmohan Singh Ahuja who is in Duval County Jail in Jacksonville, ...ban|dastaar]] (Sikh turban) is one of [[five articles of faith]] which a [[Sikh]] must keep at all times. Jagmohan was recently informed by prison official

Vikram Chatwal (born 1 November 1971) is an American hotelier of Indian Sikh heritage. April 1999, at the age of 28, he created "Vikram Chatwal Hotels" ...achelors by the magazine Radar and a BBC TV program. Chatwal was the first Sikh in a leading role, as 'Nishan' in the movie One Dollar Curry. Chatwal was a

...atna. Patna during those days had a large population of Muslims. Crowds of people hearing of Guru Sahib's re¬ligious fame went to behold him and make him of There lived in Patna a Sikh confectioner, called Bhai Jaita Ji, who through humility always wore soiled

...ion formed to oversee the educational interests of Sikh children and young people. ...ara]]s and newer arenas of religious transmission often organised by young people themselves including camps, University faith societies and the Internet. Mu

...ng the winter season in the month of January/ February and large number of people joins from all over the places.

...the world from the founder prophet of the Sikhs, [[Guru Nanak]]. The first Sikh Guru was born in 1469 in [[Punjab]] (in the north of the sub-continent of I ...ru Nanak]] and is designed to uphold the principle of equality between all people of the world regardless of religion, caste, colour, creed, age, gender or s

...sed limitless powers of a real spiritual guru, spread speedily among those people and moved them to come up with due respect for him. Later, Baba Gurditta in In January 1972, a Sikh delegation headed by General [[Jagjit Singh Arora]] called on the then Pri

...umbers and would bathe in the holy river. Guru Nanak Dev Ji observed many people throwing water towards the sun in the east. The Guru had already heard abo The people who were throwing handfuls of water from the Ganges River towards the sun i

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...n 1861 by Shiv Dayal Singh Seth. It boasts a following of over two million people worldwide. He related the human soul to Radha whose goal was to merge with The sect is faithful in using the [[Guru Granth Sahib]] the Holy Book of the Sikh's. They have never tried to alter the proceedings or tenants of mainstrea

...inst the state. Howeve, Bhai Sahib always said that he want's to serve the Sikh panth and he does not care if that cost's him his life. He once in Nabha ja ...of Khalistan Libration Force, Bhai Avatar Singh Bramha and participated in Sikh struggle under his command. Jugraj Singh participated in planning and carry

...nd letters made him well aware of the rot that was, at the time, corroding Sikh society. He took upon himself to lead a campaign against the evil and corru ...eet his spiritual mentor around 1860 and sought permission to instruct the people in his doctrine. Prominent among his other disciples were Bhai Kahn Singh,

...ta Nanaki]] but this is not supported by old historical texts. These same people claim that [[Guru Gobind Singh]] also had only one wife, but again this is [[Category:Famous Sikh Women]]

...d. While the religious-minded leaders accomplished the task of warning the people, Lahkhpat, on the other hand, stealthily posted a large number of sepoys ar ...Sikhs are made of? O the pity of it. Will Lakhpat really kill these pious people?"

...nak Dham, Rameshwaram. I am pleased because in 1976, I was only 'the third Sikh to visit the place in the previous ten years'. ...an Ex I.A.F. man belonging to District Hoshiarpur in Punjab. There was no Sikh Community at Rameshwaram, so it was very difficult for him to run a gurdwar

The [[Sikh]]s of [[Jammu]] arranged for a procession [[Nagar Kirtan]] to commemorate t Several Gurdwaras were looted and set on fire that day. Sikh owned properties worth crores were burnt and destroyed.

...mild form of punishment, akin to the old practise of European towns where people were locked in a stock as public punishment and embarrassment.) ...gu and was responsible for the punishment - right out of the times of the Sikh Gurus.

...h, Grand Grand Father : Desh Singh . At 18 years of age he joined the 47th Sikh Platoon Indian Army. After two years he left the Army and went to Shanghai ...this Jagat Singh and Kachar Bhal Gandha killed a Zaildar and Thanedar and people fled away. The Gaddar Party hid themselves in bushed and the police party s

...armed people, killing almost all. When the firing stooped, a total of 1302 people been killed, including 799 GurSikhs. Udham Singh from Sunam (Punjab), was a ...as qouted in the British Parliament by Lord Finlay that he had been made a Sikh.

...[[Shabad]]s from [[Gurbani]] which are recited at important occasions in a Sikh's life. Some of this Gurbani is recited or sung before the occasion starts ...ew undertaking like a wedding, engagement or a new project undertaken by a Sikh. It sets the scene that the a person experiences before starting a new vent

15 August marks India's Independence Day and prolongs the suffering of the [[Sikh]]s. We are clear about our nationhood, but it is denied by the [[Indian]] S ==Sikh sacrifices for freedom==

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[[Image:BraveWoman.jpg|thumb|150px|Brave Sikh woman travels alone through the forest.]] ...the dacoits ambushed them. Waving their arms, the dacoits ordered all the people to surrender their cash and valuables. The helpless party gave everything t

'''The Maritime Sikh Society''' ...8 as part of Guru Nanak’s birthday celebrations. With the arrival of more Sikh families in Nova Scotia, it was felt that this gurdwara was somewhat small

...to the [[Dasam Granth]]. The sites offer the original text of the relevant Sikh scripture in original [[Gurmukhi]] form, Roman notation of the original tex ...erstand this important compositions by the [[Sikh Gurus]] and others. Most Sikh principles and concepts can be learnt and understood from the text at these

...and accept a token of appreciation, as a way of paying respects to all the people that sacrificed their lives for this cause. This will be a very proud even Sardar Labh Singh, who killed three English men due to blasphemy against the Sikh religion; as far as Sardar Labh Singh was concerned he had sent these men t

...distinctions have surfaced only due to ill interests of certain section of people, who, on the pretext of making a society more manageable through these clas [[File:Sikh (Blue and Orange) Khanda.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Sikh (Blue and Orange) Khanda]]

"It's a credible career for any woman and for anyone from a Sikh or any other minority background," she adds, citing the Asian Woman of Achi ...th commitment and ability can achieve success in the MPS. We need the best people to police London; the background is not important. What matters is having t

...others it's because they made that person suffer in a previous life. Most people will take revenge and so the cycle of making each other suffer continues li ...s too unrealistic then here's a true incident that happened to a very holy Sikh in the 1920's. He was Bhai Randhir Singh and he had reached the highest spi

...jab, degradation and the fading of [[Khalsa]] values soon ensued. Soon the Sikh [[Rehit Maryada]] was becoming diluted and compromised by the influence of ...The leaders were determined to alert the Sikh people to the corruption of Sikh values and practices, and they set about correcting detrimental deviations

...d overflow with thousands, for once word spread that he would be speaking, people would travel from far and near. ...o was jailed several times during the fight for India's freedom. As a true Sikh of Guru Nanak Dev, he didn't believe in the evil of the caste system and of

....jpg|thumb|300px|right|Baba Deep Singh draws his line in the sand with his Sikh Saint-Soldiers]] ...Guru Gobind Singh. The purpose of the [[Khalsa]] as defined by the tenth [[Sikh Guru]], [[Guru Gobind Singh]] who established the order of [[Sant Sipahi]]

...e [[Sikh faith]] in [[Events of 1984|1984]]. In a searing climax the young people are forced to confront the reality of the past and how it affects the prese

...of Gujrat and the pursuit of the enemy by Sir Walter Gilbert, the Khalsa (Sikh) army surrendered at Rawalpindi, and giving up their arms and receiving a g ...ions or quasi-religious institutions. John Nicholson was well known to the people of Rawalpindi. He had waged in the neighbourhood a guerrilla warfare during

..., height 20 ft.Their is no Sikh Sangat around the Gurdwara Sahib exept two sikh families with four members .This 104 years old Gurdwara Sahib remained unkn ...nt SNOW-FALL view can be seen here in winter season.Accomodation for 40-50 people stay also available here.

...rriage ceremony, called the [[Anand Karaj]] in the Sikh manner between two Sikh partners from different racial groups. ...ty can play no part in considerations of any kind in the Sikh faith. The [[Sikh Guru]] speak directly against any form of discrimination based on race or c

...the City of Española. While many of the members of our community practice Sikh and 3HO lifestyles, our ashram welcomes all faiths in the philosophy that a ...Healthy, Happy, Holy Organization)]], [[Sikh Dharma International Espanola|Sikh Dharma International]] and KRI (Kundalini Research Institute). The communit

...age. After the division of Punjab on linguistic purpose, Punjab received a Sikh majority for the first time. ...nt people killed in the operation range from a few hundred to thousands of people.

...ame found in Jatt Sikh Community in Punjab, prominently in Eastern Punjab. People with this surname are primarily found in Eastern Districts of Punjab i.e. R

...the hell they are, now they love what they are. These are not follower of sikh, but the principle on which they are is also included in Gurmat

'''Muklaawaa''' or '''Maklaavaa''' - This is an old custom among the people of [[Punjab]] where the bride would formally come to stay at the home of th [[Category:Sikh practice]]

...ver, the first formal Teeka in line with the traditional interpretation of Sikh scriptures was written by Sant Giani Badan Singh Ji of Dera Sekhwan at the ...ted the Teeka, but he died when he finished it up to Basant Rag. Then some people borrowed it from his heir just to review the draft, but never returned it.

...possessing many qualities and shared these with others. He encouraged many people to read Gurbani and taught Kirtan. ...d would do lectures on the sin of meat and alcohol, which resulted in many people stopping both."

'''Gurdwara Nanak Jhira Sahib''' is a Sikh historical shrine situated in [[Bidar]], in [[Karnataka]]. It is located at ...e used to be acute shortage of drinking water in Bidar. All efforts of the people to dig wells were of no avail. Even when wells produced water the water was

She was born in England, grew up in Southall (west London) to Punjabi Sikh parents of the Dhaliwal Jat family who both emigrated from Punjab, India. She was named one of People magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People in the World" in 1999. Also in August 1999, Esquire Magazine named her one

...ommunity for portraying a Sikh Guru as a golfer on its cover. According to Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund (SALDEF)}} ...ilgrims due to reach Pakistan Today.|NankanaSahib-225x300.jpg|Around 1,000 Sikh pilgrims are due to reach Pakistan today to attend 402nd death anniversary

...ronangal. There he stayed as a Granthi and did a lot of Sewa teaching many people Paath from the Guru Granth Sahib and made them into Akhand Paathis. He woul [[Category:Sikh Martyrs]]

...ਵਿੰਦਰ ਬਰਾੜ), born as '''Jaswinder Kaur Brar''' to a [[Jatt people|Jatt]]-[[Sikh]] family in [[Kalan Wali|Mandi Kalanwali]] is a renowned folk singer of [[P

...small rented groundfloor apartment in the centre of this sleepy town. The Sikh temple is along a narrow alleyway, barely visible to a passerby on the stre The temple was opened three years ago to meet the needs of a growing Indian Sikh community in the small Peloponnesian town of Kranidi and nearby Porto Heli,

...cellency regarding the human right and fundamental right violations of the Sikh peoples in India, I have now come to gather more proof and evidence of the ...7RR at Rampura, a distance of 3 kilometers from Chittisinghpura where the Sikh massacre took place.

...in Ludhiana district. While living in her village, she learned Gurbani and Sikh history from the granthi ji of the Gurdwara there. She was married to Sarda ...and started tying a turban on her head. She devoted herself to organizing people to preach and practice the equality of men and women and the so-called low

...i]] (the founder of the religion of [[Sikhism]] and the first of the [[ten Sikh Gurus]]) in 1500s. ...lation in nearby area, this historical gurudwara is not much known by the people outside of Bageshwar. It is suggested that you to visit this gurdwara sahib

...sources say it was Chandi, but Dr Gopal Singh, in his History of The Sikh People, says it was Durga). Which deity, matters little in the telling of this eve ...ns. They were instrumental in building a firm foundation that nurtured the Sikh religion and the Sikhs in such troubling times, while the Gurus primarily d

...ion thereof, he returnes to me the remainder, which I distribute among the people after satisfying myself.' ...and the next. Guru Ji then gave him spiritual instruction and he became a Sikh. At parting Guru Sahib pre¬sented him with five arrows in memory of the oc

'''Pachhada Jats''' are the Jat people, that are mostly found in the western districts of Uttar Pradesh. There are ...e Pachhadas reverted back to Hinduism after 1947. Since the 1930s the U.P. Sikh Mission in active in these areas and there has been some success with regar

...inistered [[Amrit]] (baptism) to both males and female Sikhs. All female [[Sikh]]s were asked to use the name '''Kaur''' after their forename and males wer ...ingh's intention was for the name to be used by both married and unmarried Sikh females, so he gave the name Kaur, which was taken from Sanskrit (Kumĝri),

Gill is a Sikh, a popular religion in the Punjab state of India, where he was born. And he ...nd Sikh poetry from the Medieval period. This semester, he’s teaching The Sikh Tradition: A Case Study in Global Religions.

[[Category:Jammu Kashmir]][[Category:Sikh people]]

...ould it reach their ancestors in the heaven. The Guru's reply startled the people. At first they were a bit perplexed but later began to realise the truth in ==Another Sikh shrine at Hardwar==

...achings focus on removal of Derawad in light of [[Adi Granth Sahib]] and [[Sikh Rehat Maryada]]. He do his preachings in villages around [[Punjab]] and als ...s supporter of Jaap Sahib. In interviews he spoken against Anti Jaap Sahib People too. Acc. to dhoonda the videos was dubbed by someone who is against his pr

Also see [[Sikh]] ...i for nearly five decades. He had a brilliant knowledge of Gurbani and the Sikh History. He was a well-travelled missionary and had preached in all corners

...n the town of Vancouver. It took the Canadians 94 years to accept that the people the Indian sub-continent and in particular the 376 passengers had been clea ...hout benefit of the fair and impartial treatment befitting a society where people of all cultures are welcomed and accepted."''

...PB's Hindu and Sikh farm land was under illegal occupation by the powerful people and further thousands of acres of land was "hidden" (missing) from the ETPB ...protect Muslims's interest Pakistan has strict blasphemy laws and over 62 people have been murdered with the mere allegation of blasphemy against Islam, whe

...: Bani is not copyrighted. Deras, Fake babas etc use the Bani to teach the people and makes their own way. Guru sahib says its ok in someway you are preachin Absolutely nothing belongs to a TRUE [[Sikh.]] All belongs to the [[User: Mutia/Hm Log|Order of]] [[Khalsa]]

Hansdip Singh is a sikh personality which was assaulted by Carrie Covello in madison grill in hobok Hoboken, NJ (January 30, 2008) - A Sikh man was assaulted by a restaurant patron who tried to remove his turban in

...atun tree, well known around the city as Datun (Miswak) Sahib, which many people believe is the biggest and oldest tree tree alive, which was actually plant ...ith the fence and signboard a Nishan Sahib has been erected by the local Sikh [[Sangat]] (community). Though the sign states that the Gurdwara Prabandak

If the assailant at the [[Sikh]] Temple of Wisconsin had been simply a curious neighbor or a local visitor ...cious prayer hall where the congregation sings the devotional hymns of the Sikh scriptures, each gurdwara is equipped with a huge, almost industrial-size k

(Birth of a Sikh Child) : Along with affixation of 'Name' ,'Kesh Gundna' & 'Dastar Bandi' The birth of the Sikh child may be male of female has to be taken in high spirits & with parallel

...keep within bounds and avoid any trouble spots. We visited a fairly large Sikh gurdwara on the outskirts of the city. It was said to be the oldest gurdwar The Sikh troops played a major role in lifting the seize of Shanghai and Peking at t

==RICE REVOLUTION: HOW A SIKH HELPED FEED THE WORLD== [[Image:Sikh rice.jpg|300px|right]]

[[Image:Yuba_city_gurdwara.jpeg|thumb|Sikh Temple Gurdwara, Yuba City USA]] ...Nanak Dev Ji's Gurpurab. It brought together an estimated eighty thousand people including devotees from all over the country, Canada and even as far as UK

The great Guru Nanak (1469-1539), the founder of Sikh religion, visited Dhaka (capital of Bangladesh) and stayed here for sometim Gurdwara Nanakshashi is a Sikh rendezvous in the heart of Dhaka University at Neelkhet Road. In 1469, Guru

'''Gurdwara Zahara Zahoor'' or (Jahara Jahoor) is a beautiful sikh shrine situated at Pur Hiran village in [[Hoshiarpur]], visited by [[Guru H ...be called as Jahara(Pragat Roop Karkey)(Pragat Hona Pratakh hai) Peer and people will pray you. There is an old well of guru's time, which is covered know.

...powers. To say nothing of the common people, he was visited by important Sikh chiefs who came to seek his blessings. Among his frequent visitors were Ja

...s from the families of the victims of that violent era-Hiñdu, Muslim and [[Sikh.]] ...has tried to provide the essential details about every Hiñdu, Muslim and [[Sikh]] clan and sub-caste of the province, including the parts under the occupat

...ing Khalsa, these [[5Ks]] are a mandatory part of their faith; the tenth [[Sikh Guru]] compelled them to wear these 5 articles of faith at all times. [[Image:Turban sikh.jpg|150px|left|Kesh - Uncut hair is one of the five articles of faith for t

...are unforgettable moments for me,” remarked Dr Gulab Singh, the first-ever Sikh to be appointed traffic police warden in Pakistan, in an exclusive intervie Gulab, the 25-year-old Sikh traffic warden, who hails from Nankana Sahib and now lives in Defence Housi

...nized and well planned attack, the entire village was burnt along with its Sikh population and their Gurudwara. ...ied on the fateful night, but the Haryana Police neither identified the 20 people killed as mentioned in the FIR nor did they make any effort to identify and

...l was [[Sardar Hari Singh Nalwa]], who was a Rehatvan (strictly observant) Sikh of the Guru. ...ter his tent. Bano said, ''"I have heard of the Sikhs. You are remarkable people. I have been watching you from a distance. I am not married and have no chi

...for the Sikh people and Gurdwaras and organised means for the exegesis of Sikh religious scripture and traditions. ...Sri Amritsar Sahib. As he passed from village to village, more common folk people joined him.

...first hand the bravery, untiring faith and absolutely calm approach of the Sikh Sangat and how they handled the calamity. We saw how [[Sangat]] members fix ...urudwara money , on the contrary the main “[[Golak]]” was kept in open and people every day used to put money in it !

...ak, openly and allowing people to bow before him which is not regarded as Sikh activities. ...e is further Avtaar of Some already born Avtaar(Nanak or Govind) is a Anti Sikh Thought, because every human being is Ansh of nirankar but not Ansh of Ansh

..., as well as other Khatri-like clan names, being present in both Hindu and Sikh communities worldwide. ...r spell, '''jatt community''' being called as '''ਸੇਥੀ''' whereas '''khatri sikh''' clan being called as '''ਸੇਠੀ'''.

...itings against the Rowlact Bills. He was one of the Sunders of the Central Sikh League of which he was elected general secretary. He was also secretary of ...blem of life: How Guru Nanak solved it, India's fight for freeddom (1936), Sikh studies(1937), Sikhs and the Swaraj, non-violent non-cooperation, The Lahor

...ite has been setup to encourage and inspire people to learn more about the Sikh faith, its history, its teachings and to encourage a simple, honest and spi ...roups). The website quickly became popular and arguably one of the largest Sikh multimedia websites on the internet. However, the radio station was closed

What about people who are coming away from gurmat sangeet and adopting pop music for name and ...nt called [[Rabab]], a tradition which was later carried on by all other [[Sikh gurus]].”

...Legion (Legion De Freis Indian) he makes derogatory remarks against Indian people, although complements Sikhs specifically. The translated version is below: ...ift to The Maharaja of Patiala |url=https://www.livehistoryindia.com/story/people/hitlers-gift-to-the-maharaja-of-patiala |access-date=2022-07-26 |website=ww

..., at international level, for the victims of November [[Sikh Massacre|1984 Sikh Genocide]] which was perpetuated by [[Congress]] party of India along with ...fundamental principles and message of Sikhism and to uncover the plight of Sikh community living in different part of this globe. To enumerate a few of tho

...ather Bakshi Gopi Chand was a village patwari and belonged to a Sehajdhari Sikh (Hindu) family. He took Amrit from Sant Attar Singh at the age of sixteen, ...made up his mind to remain poor, and devote his life to the service of his people.Money and position had no allurement for him at any time and his dedication

...ort, which would have been from 1767-1843, the seat and residence of Royal Sikh family of Kaithal]] ...orts. He became friends with Sardar Hari Singh of Sialba. unlike the other Sikh States of Punjab, the Kaithal royal family did not assume the title Rajah,

...Pahari has been derived from Pahar which means HILLS and MOUNTAINS. In [[Sikh]] history we are familier with a word Pahari Rajas. Pahari is a language spoken by more than ten million people spreading from Nepal through Himachal Pardesh , [[Poonch]],Rajouri, and Uri

...e did was he destroyed the Goddesses temple that he had built. The village people got upset at him and got him fired from his position of village chief. ..., those who understood Gursikhi said, “Dhan Sikh, Dhan Sikhi (Great is the Sikh, and great is Sikhi).”

'''<big><big>Victim of anti-Sikh riots</big></big>''' ...t of his two brothers in Mohali, near [[Chandigarh]]. During the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in [[Delhi]], he was thrown into a burning vehicle in front of his ho

You are a [[Sikh]] living in [[India]] and you have a cell-phone -then get set for SMS downp From Jhansi to [[Amritsar]], from Rudrapur to Panjim, every [[Sikh]] whose mobile number is registered with '''SikhNetwork SMS''' gets the mes

...two separate Gods, Ram for Hindus and Allah for Muslims as claimed by the people. He declared that there is only ONE GOD for whole humanity, we can love Hi ...is ever self-existing. All people are His children. No one community or people of any particular religion have “franchise” on Him. God belongs to all

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...e teachings of the Guru. At one time Bhai Gurdas also served as one of the Sikh missionaries at Kabul. ...rses' hoofs is heard. The music is also heard during the night. There is a Sikh temple at Gharuka in honour of the vist of the Guru.

...h numbers had declined due to people returning to their Hindu roots. Many people, who had become khalsa during Ranjit Singh's rule did so only to take advan ...ons of their fathers, instead of becoming patriotic leaders to guide their people

...unity kitchen was designed to uphold the principle of equality between all people regardless of religion, caste, colour, creed, age, gender or social status. The [[Langar]] or '''free kitchen''' was started by the first Sikh Guru, [[Guru Nanak Dev]] Ji. In addition to the ideals of equality, the tra

...s slap not from Sikh or Physically Ill person BUT THIS IS SLAP FROM COMMON PEOPLE'''. * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4FutG_2wvc&feature=related Common People Comments]

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Born in Punjab, India, he was a member of the Sikh religion. He moved to Los Angeles in 1989, where he worked as a taxi driver ...minutes of his death, the Phoenix police reported four further attacks on people who either were Middle Easterners or who dressed with clothes thought to be

{{P|File:Sikh Channel logo.png|Sikh Channel logo}} ...h Channel primarily focuses on education and religious programming for the Sikh community. It operates from a studio in the Aston area of Birmingham.

...as confirmed that the overuse of alcohol can be dangerous and in fact some people are genetically predisposed to become addicted to alcohol. While studies su ...creation and is finding itself equally as unable to define God as were the Sikh Gurus. How can one define the undefinable, is creation beyond what humans c

...raged a fortune. it's opposite to hasty and impetuous. Nanak and the other Sikh gurus taught the basic value of devotion, brotherhood, charity, obedience, ==Sikh History and Patience==

...to him when I meet him," says Singh, who is also chairman of International Sikh Council. He has firm faith that Saddam will be released one day. "I pray for him everyday. Us ne Sikh dharm ke liye bada kaam kiya hai (He has done a great service to Sikhism,"

...as president of the United States. The nature of America is such that many people define themselves—or a part of themselves—in relation to it, for or aga ...about the plot to kill the Sikhs until he stood in an orchard where the 35 people were killed. “I used my weapons when commanded… We are told what to do

{{p|File:The First Sikh Temple of Australia entrance.jpg|The First Sikh Temple Woolgoolga}} ...ehold and freehold banana plantations. Woolgoolga has the largest regional Sikh/Punjabi population in Australia, and they are now said to own 90% of the ba

...ne in Sikh history with their own special events and festivities. The main Sikh [[Gurdwara]] situated in [[Nanded]] where the tenth Guru handed over the [[ ...enly abode. The Guru Granth Sahib is regarded as the guiding light for the Sikh. Many non-Sikhs also have tremendous respect for the teachings contained wi

...but not by all. Babbu Mann also commented on the illiterate and uneducated people whom are responsible for today's dera culture and the promotion of fake bab ...here, and no man is safe and turban also burns, this ego of religions kill people)

...illers of Sikhs, part of his Akali Dal. He has not done anything about the Sikh freedom fighters in prison, The Sikhs of Punjab are now against him. ...harm the Sikhs, of Punjab, he is a puppet of the Indian Government. Not a Sikh, but a Deravadi Follower, or a Hindu supporter.

Two-hundred-and-seventy people died in the Lockerbie plane bombing nearly 20 years ago. As new questions a ...ders town of Lockerbie killing all 259 passengers and crew on board and 11 people on the ground.

''“Your son will be the Master of Masters, he will be the King of his people and he will break the rule of the tyrants as I break this onion under my fi ...ind]] was nominated by his father, [[Guru Arjan]] as the sixth Guru. The [[Sikh]]s celebrate this auspicious day, every year, on ''' July 5th'''. It is rel

...Punjab and Jaat community of Haryana, prominently in ''Eastern Punjab''. People with this surname are primarily found in Eastern Districts of Punjab i.e. R # Maharaja Ranjit Singh, Sher-e-Punjab, the first Maharaja of the Sikh Empire, ruled the northwest Indian subcontinent in the early half of the 19

...to Ancient Persia and Vishnu god. In Old Era & Modern Era Period in Punjab Sikh Kamboj Professions were Eye Spirit Workers, Ghost Spirit Workers, Ghost Hea The '''Kamboj or Kamboh''' people are the modern representatives of ancient Kambojas, a well known '''Kshatri

In '''[[November]]''' every year many millions of spiritually inclined people around the planet celebrated the birth anniversary of, perhaps the most wi ...onate beings; and he changed painful societies' into blissful communities. People of all faiths listened to his message and all gained from his wise and sacr

...cal instruments (somewhat similar to tarannum) is called [[Kavishri]]. The people who write and sing Kavishri in Punjabi melas, diwaans, mehfils, weddings, e ...his life and was affectionately called Babu ji by more than just the local people. Canals were being laid all throughout Punjab in those days and the whole l

...ind was the first, after Guru Nanak, who went outside the Punjab to spread Sikh religion. He travelled from place to place and went as far as Kashmir in th A Sikh, Almast (means enthusiast) who had been preaching Sikh religion at Nanak Mata near Pilibhit, had been expelled from his shrine by

What many people are often unaware of is his academic background beyond religious spheres, h [[Category:Sikh Websites]]

...tart with Gurmukhi letter 'Kakaa' (English letter 'K'), are the signs of a Sikh. Before I share my views on the Sikh concept of 'Trai Mudra', I would like to talk about the kings and the Hindu

{{p|Image:Sikh Coalition logo.gif|}} ...l organizations and individuals as well as a point of contact for the Sikh people.Contents

...us State, [[Hindu]]s, [[Muslim]]s, [[Christian]]s live in the State with [[Sikh]]s, [[Jain]]s and [[Buddhist]]s. Mr Brown, who was the British political ag ...Hindus belong to major religious group which constitutes about 59% of the people living in the State. The Jains, Sikhs and Buddhists together account for on

...cility for the disabled; the mentally ill; the dispossessed; generally for people who were no longer accepted by anyone in society. [[Bhagat Puran Singh]] bu ...arted the [[Pingalwara Society]] which has become a household name among [[Sikh]]s because of the extraordinary humanitarian work of the man who began col

...the city of Española. While many of the members of our community practice Sikh and 3HO lifestyles, our ashram welcomes all faiths in the philosophy that a But today's Espanola is also home to a Sikh community that founded one of the largest and fastest growing security comp

...nothing more than 'vextatious innovations' to the general mass of the Sikh people who were already smarting under the shock of defeat and humiliation. John L ...id not possess his brother's genius for personal relations and for winning people's hearts, yet unfettered control over all departments allowed him to establ

...s an international non-profit aid and relief organization founded on the [[Sikh]] principles of [[Nishkam]] (selfless) service and universal love. Khalsa A ...; a special thanks does to Wolverhampton Sikh community through Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara, Sedgly Street for their wonderful and continuous support.

...(A pool of milk, 1961), ''Golhw'' (The figs, 1961) and ''Naven look'' (New people, 1967) reveal different facets of peasantry and their changing milieu beca [[category:sikh people]]

In Sikh metaphysical thought, God is both transcendent and immanent. In this non-d The Sikh scripture recognizes five root problems: [[kam]] (lust), [[krodh]] (anger),

Sindhis are an Indo-Aryan language speaking socio-ethnic group of people originating in Sindh which is part of present day [[Pakistan]]. Sindhis tha ...hings that it was not uncommon for the Sindhis to make their first son a [[Sikh]]. Even today the Sindhis worship Guru Nanak with the same fervor that they

...t times can be misunderstood by someone who may not appreciate the [[Sikh.|Sikh]] school of thought having not glanced at the philosophy Sikhism they immed ...e did grow. There were several reported attacks throughout countries after Sikh diaspora.

...t a house from the Cantonment Board. Many people were bringing influential people to put their requests through but Baoo jee relied only on Guru Sahib and ke ...his job was to pass bills for construction projects. If he was like other people, Baoo jee would have taken bribes and made a palace for himself but by the

.../june2008/historiography.htm '''Martyrdom of Guru Arjan in the eyes of non-Sikh historians''' based on an article by (The Late) Prof. Anil Chandra Banerjee ...to put a stop to this vain affair or to bring him into the assembly of the people of Islam.’''

...rayers [[Nitnem]] of the [[Sikh]]s, which serve, as well, as a part of the Sikh initiation [[Pahul|Khande di Pahul]]. The beginning portion of the daily [[ ...tion of hard work by various individuals. Here we acknowledge all of these people.

:Unfortunately, people do not realise that this is not Sikhism. There is no place for miracle cure ...iritual leaders who they look upon as living gurus. Because of these deras people are losing touch with their religion. It is thought that dalits, the poor,

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...any way. For this reason, the Turkish contingent always moved ahead of the Sikh Jatha. ...the subject of our story, was resident of this village. There was only one Sikh house in this village -- Bibi Deep Kaur's residence. Today her husband wasn

The word ''"[[Sikhism]]"'' is derived from ''"[[Sikh]]"'', which is a [[Punjabi]] word that means a "dedicated" and "devoted" di ...o work together in friendship. The taught that religion was a way to unite people of diverse backgrounds in the knowledge that we are all children of the sam

'''Gurdwara Nabha Sahib''' reminds us that the [[Sikh]] history of the area dates back to 1695. This magnificent shrine is locate ...int, [[Faqir Dargahi Shah]], a disciple of the Guru. Learning of this, the people of the area rushed to the site to pay their last respects to the Guru.

...is to help teachers create a dialogue that emphasizes the number of ways people are the same, despite their apparent differences. ...In 1991, Mandeep co-founded the United Sikh Association (USA), a national Sikh student organization that set up local chapters for young Sikhs to come tog

...s, I frequently wished for the power of migrating into the body of Sicque (Sikh) for a few weeks - so well did these cavaliers fare. Islo sooner had they a ...and raised Gurdwaras at the historical sites associated with the lives of Sikh Gunus. One was erected at Sisganj where Guru Tegh Bahadur had been martyred

...ust take something with me for the Guru. He runs a free kitchen. Scores of people take their meals from there. They do not have to pay anything for the meals They said, '''''‘Such work is not fit for sons of the Guru. Some other Sikh should do it. Perhaps, that man, coming this way, might agree to do it. Let

Amrita Cheema is a journalist of Indian Sikh origin currently working in Australia. She is a news reporter at SBS and pa ...e edition of the Journal, their television news program. She also produced People and Politics and European Journal. In 2000 she worked on the highly acclaim

...he Darshan (a simple look) at Guru's Hukamnama was a matter of pride for a Sikh. ...ssued a Hukamnama to the Sikhs to send funds for the reconstruction of the Sikh shrines.

...) is a second largest clan as well as surname of Sansi [[Rajput]] [[Jatt]] people of [[Punjab region|Punjab]]. The largest clan is [[Sidhu|Sidhu-Brar]]. It's ...ialkot, Gujranwala, Shiekhupura, Lyallpur, districts of the Bar, while the Sikh Sandhu Sansi Rajput Jatts, were found in, great large numbers in Amritsar,

Seeing Guru Nanak grow thinner from not eating, people would say, "Money is dear to Mehta Kalu (father) than his son. He is saving Hearing the people talk like this, Mehta Kalu called Haridas, the village doctor, to treat Gur

'''Authority under the Sikh Gurus''', reprinted from the paper 'Problems of Defining Authority in Sikh The fundamental institutions of the Sikh tradition bear the seal of human Gurus who displayed extraordinary creative

...n of a simple mantar, it has introduced non-Sikhs to the traditions of the Sikh faith. Akhand Jaaps are open to all and generally have an atmosphere of com British Sikh youth have been conducting events known as Akhand Jaap (continuous recitati

...aragraph or section of verse in the [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]], which the [[Sikh]]s regard as more than a holy book. The Sikhs treat their sacred scriptures ...n. The Sikhs Gurus, including the SGGS, are seen as the guide or way for a Sikh to attain Moksha or liberation, by following Gurbani and living a life of s

...t. Their reason was that they claimed that Gobind Ram killed innocent Sikh people. However it is widely believed that they were financed by Pakistani spy age

...on [[Bhai Mardana]] to collect food for [[langar]] (the sikh's meal). Many people donated rice and flour (atta) to make [[parsada]]s (bread). The one problem

[[Image:Wmsfgroup-2005-07-31.jpg|thumb|300px|right|{{cs|World Muslim Sikh Federation (2005)}}]] ...n South Asia. The group is particularly active in working of better Muslim-Sikh relations in [[Pakistan]]. Many members have ancestral links with Pakistan

...im back from his four year long odyssey. Here, after this visit of the 9th sikh Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, the dry Bagh became lush and Green with plantlife. A Seeing that miracle people went to the owner of the Bagh, Nawab. Nawab delighted to get that news. The

[[File:HK SikhTemple 1938 Bldg.jpg|right|thumb|The Khalsa Diwan Sikh Temple]] '''Khalsa Diwan Sikh Temple''' is a gurdwara in the Wan Chai District of Hong Kong, on the junct

Sometime, we hear people saying that our children are getting ‘moral’ education in their schools ...mall towns. Even minors are involved in sexual activities. We can see many Sikh children and youth, who have cut their hair. Some of them have adopted smok

...|Sikh]] militant organization whose goal was the eventual formation of the Sikh state of [[Khalistan]], which would encompass [[Punjab (India)|Punjab]], [[ ...kh's in Punjab in what the government described as an attempt to drive the Sikh minority out of the region,<ref>Ravi Sharma, Militants kill rivals over fam

[[Guru Nanak]] moved by the plight of the people of world wanted to tell them about the "real message of God". The peoples o ...velled in all four directions - North, East, West and South. The founder [[Sikh Guru]] is believed to have travelled more than 28,000 Kms in five major tou

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== '''[https://houseofkhalsa.com/ House Of Khalsa]: A Luxury Brand Reflecting Sikh Culture and Heritage''' == ...ased on the Khalsa movement's founding anniversary in 1699. Mr. Singh is a Sikh and was born outside of India in Australia. He is a Philanthropist and has

Originally named Sikh Desh Bhagat Parivar Sahaik Committee, to help the families of patriots, was ...to honour them. Baba Vasakha Singh was one of them. From the pulpit of the Sikh League he made a fervent appeal, seeking help for the families in distress.

...Bakala Sahib'''; ({{lang-pa|ਗੁਰਦੁਆਰਾ ਬਾਬਾ ਬਕਾਲ਼ਾ ਸਾਹਿਬ}}) is a prominent [[Sikh]] [[Gurdwara]] in [[Baba Bakala]], [[Punjab]], [[India]] and it is known for its association with the 9th Sikh Guru, [[Guru Tegh Bahadur]], [[Mata Ganga]] and [[Baba Makhan Shah Labana|B

...has cultural affinity with the Indian people. But to my surprise, Burmese people have no common heritage with India. Rather they have strong links with the ...mmitment to their country. They are also the most religious and hospitable people on earth.

of the Punjab. These regions provided good opportunities for the Sikh faith to sprout. Punjab who were, at that time, considered the natural leaders of the people.

...tried to explain the significance of the kirpan and its importance to the Sikh way of life but was steadfastly ignored. He was told weapons are banned, an A rising star in the western Sikh intellectual community, Balpreet Singh was on his way to a religious progra

'''Authority in the Sikh diaspora''' ...longed to the Jat Sikh caste group (agriculturists). The dominant group of Sikh migrants to East Africa however were skilled craftsmen popularly known as R

...lands and mountains, which resulted in his entering the area of the Bheel people. His now famous encounter with Kauda was (Acc. to Prof. Sahib Singh) near K ==Bheel People==

...4/12/2010.</ref>. Harbinder Singh is the honorary director of the [[Anglo-Sikh Heritage Trail]] which is also based in Walsall, UK. ==Anglo-Sikh Heritage Trail==

...lways been a sanctuary for political refugees. It became the centre of the Sikh revolt against Dogra dominance over the Punjab. ...sh their authority, made their move in 1847. They deported Rani Jinda. The Sikh chiefs revolted, including Bhagwan Singh. He was welcomed by Sikhs saying "

1. Only [[Khalsa]] [[Sikh]]s should be considered Sikhs.<br> ...should be equally initiated into the Khalsa - a belief contrary to ancient Sikh [[Rehitnama]]s such as of [[Chaupa Singh]].<br>

...s creations and how we should all remember God at all times. More and more people began to gather around the Guru as each day went by. ...ce of fresh water nearby, therefore Wali Qandhari used this dera to assist people who followed his faith and to punish the "non-believers".

...w spirit by creating Khalsa on the historic Vaisakhi day 1699 AD among the people at Anandpur who came forward to offer their heads and receive Amrit was Bha ...nd Hindus, with virtually no Sikh population, although there are couple of Sikh families at Dwarka and a Gurdwara exists.

...pears in the [[Sikh]] tradition from northern [[India]] and is part of the Sikh holy scripture called [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]] Ji or [[SGGS]] for short. E In the [[SGGS]], the Sikh holy Granth (book), there are a total of 60 raga compositions and this raga

...holy [[Guru Granth Sahib]]. The ceremonies which are most important to a [[Sikh]] are: ...by the parents to their liking. See [[Sikh Names]] to see over a thousand Sikh names.

...one hundred and ten thousand people, of these about one tenth are of the [[Sikh]] faith. Sikhs first started to settle in Gravesend in any noticeable numbe ...(left) was purchased in 1968 and immediately became the focal point of the Sikh community. The building has over the years had extensive building work done

...Sheetal Kund has flowed cold, and while Rajgir does not host even a modest Sikh population, the up-and-coming gurudwara gets a steady flow of worshippers w ...ng water was not available to the people. On the pointing out of the Guru, people dug a place and cool water gushed out. The historical spring is known as Na

LAHORE: A group of 105 Sikh yatris (pilgrims) arrived by a special train on Sunday to observe the 170th ...ardar Baldev Singh, said the Sikhs were always made to feel welcome by the people of Pakistan. “That is why we frequently come here,” he said. Baldev cal

...thout any thought of reward or personal benefit. Doing 'Seva' is a central Sikh tenet; all Sikhs are encouraged by their Guru ([[Sri Guru Granth Sahib|Guru ...c. Volunteers engaged in Seva are referred to as [[Sevadar]]s and for many people this activity forms an essential part of their daily life, providing spirit

...ed it as a royal act. During those days kings, chiefs, and other important people usually had more than one wife as a symbol of their being great and superio ...ice camp for the marriage. This place was named [[Guru Ka Lahore]]. Today, people are going to Anandpur visit this place as well. The bride was brought to th

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...aim is to promote a greater awareness of the shared heritage between the [[Sikh]]s and the British; the organisation through its website explores this clos ...and archive photographs relating to the history of the Punjab and the Sikh people.

In a war that saw many Sikh soldiers win awards for valor and even saw several Gurdwaras reopened for t :Kissinger: "They are the most aggressive goddamn people around there…" (speaking of India)

...Karaj Act 1909, however this was replaced by the Hindu Marriage Act 1951. Sikh marriages are no longer recognised. To get a marriage license in "secular I "The Sikhs are lawless people and a menace to the law abiding Hindus... The Government should take strict

...ed to the newly built Stone Dental Clinic last month. There is one other Sikh Soldier entering active duty this summer who, along with Rattan, secured ...t," he said. "We are a people who are not explored yet. We're very quiet people."

...cter, through whose spiritual integrity it endeavours to delineate a whole people, its inspiration and way of life. First published in 1899, Bijai Singh is t ...et rid of Sushil Kaur by having her thrown into the rivers also fails. The Sikh spy Bijia Singh who happens to be around, picks her up as well as her son a

...ead. Is there anyone among you, who is ready to die for his faith?"'' When people heard his call, they were taken aback. Some of the wavering followers left After a few minutes, a brave [[Sikh]] from [[Lahore]] named [[Bhai Daya Singh|Daya Ram]] stood up and offered h

{{p|File:Sikh yatrees 2m.jpg|Sikh Yatrees arrive in Pakistan for Vaisakhi celebrations}} ...-online/Regional/Lahore/12-Apr-2009/1200-Sikh-Yatrees-arrive-in-City 1,200 Sikh Yatrees arrive in City]''' ''The Nation, Pakistan April 12, 2009''

==People with Banga Surname exist in various Castes== ..., they were included in the Khatri caste as Khatri Community is made up of People who previously belonged to Various Different Kshatriya Varna Castes. The Kh

...ch people of various castes and creeds live in a cordial atmosphere. The Sikh population in the district is about 15000. ...comprises only 2.42% of the total population of the district. However, the Sikh community of Rajouri has maintained their distinct identity and cultural he

...a' to be nothing more than a double turban. It is very common amongst Sikh people to tie a a small turban (keski) under their main (long) turban. ==References in Sikh old texts ==

In a divergent discourse in his book, “The Evolution of the Sikh Community”, Dr. W.H. McLeod infers that the erection of the Baoli at [[Go Being close to the modern age, the [[Sikh]] history is very precise and unambiguous (unless some self-motivated indiv

...on his life is meagre and limited to either his own notes or recall of the people who had known him or of him, but the vitality of the oral tradition helped ...ar with Piara on his back and a collection box and bell in hand to attract people’s attention.

...ri Akal''' ({{lang-pa|ਸਤਿ ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ}}, ''{{IAST|sat śrī akāl}}'') is a [[Sikh]] greeting in [[Punjabi]] (''Sat'' = truth, ''Sri'' = great, ''Akaal'' = Ti "Sat Sri Akaal" is used by [[Sikh]]s throughout the world when greeting other Sikhs regardless of their nativ

'''Gurdwara Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji''' is a [[Sikhism|Sikh]] [[Gurdwara]] located at Alnabru in Oslo, Norway. In this Gurudwara Sikhs ...rduara Sri Guru Nanak Niwas and, together with Gurwaraen in Oslo, the only Sikh temples in Norway.

...imachal Pradesh]] to the south, [[Pakistan]] to the north and west and the People's Republic of China to the north-east and east. ...u), [[Buddhist]]s (who constitute 50% of the population in Ladhakh), and [[Sikh]]s.

After teaching people in [[Lahore]] to live honestly Guru ji returned to [[Talwandi]] to see his ...fried sweet pancake in his left hand. When he squeezed the right hand the people present there saw '''drops of milk dripping from it'''. And when he pressed

people. With great pleasure, he was seated in stanzas from a Sikh composition.

'''Bhai Shalo Ji''', was very famous and a great Sikh during the times of Guru Ram Das Ji, Guru Arjan Dev Ji, and Guru Hargobind The Sikh sangat which came from Lahore to visit Guru ji in Amritsar would pass throu

- Sikh leads made a lot of promises by Brahman- India, that if Sikh join India they will be Master Tara Singh & Baldev Singh the main Sikh leaders fell for it.

...s the main check to British expansion in India. He was the Sikh Akbar, the Sikh Napoleon. His Khalsa army included European Officers, Panjabi Muslims, Rajp ...s, even the death penality had been outlawed by the enlightened ruler. The people of the Panjab lived in peace free from foreign rule. Security had at long l

...o opened various platforms for the service of humanity. He always inspired people to help the needy irrespective of caste and creed. Always he recited Kirtan ...d works have always been based solely on the philosophy of Gurbani of the Sikh Religion.

...born to thee who shall be great and powerful, extend our faith, establish Sikh supremacy, root out the wicked and destroy the enemies of truth and true

...farmer anda Physician. He was a true and practising Sikh, a scholar of the Sikh religion and an exponent of the hymns of Guru Granth Sahib Ji. He was about ...headed three more devotees. Himmat Rai, Mokham Chand and Sahib Chand. Many people went to the guru's mother and narrated to her the whole episode. The Guru t

Those people are fortunate, who work hard to experience the Truth. One needs a true Guru ...the truth that Guru Granth Sahib Ji is the light of the God Himself. Such people have been going astray to find another true Guru. Historically, Sri Guru Gr

...vileged or royal act. During those days kings, chiefs, and other important people usually had more than one wife as a symbol of their being great and superio ...sidered advisable for the Guru to go to [[Lahore]], along with the armed [[Sikh]]s in large numbers. Furthermore, it would involve a lot of traveling and h

...ario have agreed to participate in this campaign," said Charankamal Singh, Sikh Aid Director of [[UNITED SIKHS]] (Canada). ...' campaign, in response to the ongoing economic crisis which has left many people without jobs and homes globally.

...arned about the [[Turban]] and [[langar|Free Kitchen]] concept of [[Sikhi|Sikh Religion]]"'' said Director.}} ...powerful spiritual experience as well as how to live as a highly inspired Sikh to do well in every way, confront our dualities and be successful in every

...hills. Serving the Sikh community in the Bay Area it is also known as the Sikh Center of the San Francisco Bay Area. The Gurdwara was built in late 1970s ...d more Sikhs immigrated to the Bay Area, the Sikh community decided that a Sikh Temple was necessary to serve local Sikhs in terms of carrying out general

...prohibited from practising this custom. [[Guru Nanak]], the founder of the Sikh religion instructed all devotees to only approach him without "Purdah" or v ...ed her to remove the veil. Guru Amar Das not only preached the equality of people irrespective of their caste and race but he also foster the ideal of equal

...] eastern city of Pak Pattan. Baba Farid, a revered [[Sufi]] saint and a [[Sikh bhagat]], is a 12th century saint highly respected by both Sikhs and Sufis ...poetry of Baba Farid. Farid ji is described as the ''"Matchless Scholar of Sikh Lore"'' and his Bani is lovingly recited in the early hours on every bhog (

..., battles, imprisonments or death sentences. All these are the duties of a Sikh. The sooner he performs the better he feels. Don't feel that struggle is th ...re spirit but it should be a spirit not a talk. When you talk a thing some people who agree with you will stand by you and those who don't understand you wil

...was built to commemorate his visit, is now a place of pilgrimage for the [[Sikh]]s. ...iend Bhai Mardana to collect food for langar (the Community Kitchen). Many people donated rice and flour (atta) to make parsadas (bread). The one problem was

...“Sat Sri Akal”, a socio-religious Punjabi movie, would have a “Sabat Surat Sikh” as a hero and is likely to be released on Baisakhi next year. Perhaps this would be the first commercial film to have a “Sabat Surat Sikh”. Another unique aspect of the movie is that it is being produced by the

...; without enemies; self sufficient; etc – God's qualities are too many for people to narrate. ...are quotations from the [[Guru Granth Sahib]], the holy scripture of the [[Sikh]]s which mention the concept of 'omnipotence' and 'power' applicable to God

...irpal Das''', was a leader of the Udasis. The Udasis are a branch of the Sikh faith started by Guru Nanak's son, Baba Sri Chand. They are celebate, medit ...th the Guru and other Sikhs. They often aided in introducing people to the Sikh faith. They had been living in the Guru's vicinity and had been eating Guru

Extract From the book *Handbook on Sikhs, by Major A. E. Barstow, 2/11 Sikh Regiment (late 15th Ludhiana Sikhs ). Written in 1899 and later revised at ...rajbhansi family. In loyalty they are reported upon as second to none. The people of this clan are also found in 12 or 13 villages round about Badiana, a vil

...sh=t&id=115#l115 page 3 of the Sikh holy scripture] (the 11th and final) [[Sikh Guru]] is found the following [[Shabad]] or sacred verse: ...new lease on life. This verse provides a simple but important guide to the Sikh and for all other believers in the Supreme Spirit to re-adjust their mind t

...l=google</ref>. This bank robbery was biggest of other similar acts which Sikh militants used to weaken the government and to use Indian Money against Ind ...re The Guilty]]', [[People's Union for Civil Liberties]] (PUCL) listed 227 people who led the mobs, which killed up to 3,000 Sikhs over three days. Lalit Mak

'''Later Sikh Rule and Kashmiri Pandits''' ...des this, cattle, cocks and eggs were imported and distributed amongst the people free of cost. Even crows and pigeons were brought in. Dues from cultivators

...sa Gatka Dal]]", a [[Gatka]] Group from [[Tarn Taran]] which performed the Sikh Martial Art called [[Gatka]] on the Colors Channel. ...ayed a Sikh more than once in her movies, was obviously more familiar with Sikh traditions.

...pilgrims who come to pray there, bowing down at each of their steps. These people are Buddhists who may belong to one of the numerous sects of Tibetan Buddhi The temple complex was originally built by the fourth Sikh guru, Ram Das on a pool famed for alleged healing powers and also a former

...ontrolled anger"''. This is an emotion and state of mind recognized in the Sikh system as a spring of conation and is as such counted as one of the [[Five ...orms from silent sullenness to ''hysterical tantrums and violence''. In [[Sikh Scripture]] ''"krodh"'' usually appears in combination with [[kam]] — as

The word "[[Sikh]]" is derived from the [[Sanskrit]] 'shishya' meaning disciple. Sikhs are t [[Image:Tengurus.jpg|thumb|150px|right|The Ten Sikh Gurus]]

'''Mahant Bachiter Singh''' (1945 - 1991) was a pious Sikh who succeeded [[Mahant Mangal Singh|Sant Bhai Mangal Singh Ji Doom]] as the ...sub centre of Sikh activity at Jammu. This was because more than 90% Hindu-Sikh population from Poonch, Muzzafrabad and Kashmir areas got uprooted and rese

...jobs for such of the local people as had filled offices of trust under the Sikh Darbar. The lowest grade gazetted officer was the tahsildar. These officers ...w cannons, rifles and other weapons were recovered. All military grants of Sikh times were abolished. The Guides Corps, raised by Henry Lawrence as residen

Akaali Baba Hanuman Singh Ji’s tenure as Jathedar of the Sikh nation came as the Panth was experiencing a very critical time. In 1839 the ...that time the Empress of the Sikh kingdom of the Punjab, the most, trusted Sikh general Sardar Sham Singh Attarivala came to the holy city of Amritsar and

{{main|Makindu Sikh Temple}} ...n {{wiki|Nairobi}} to {{wiki|Mombasa}} Road. It was built in 1926 by the [[Sikh]]s who were working on the construction of the railway line from the coast

...o spring forth. The pool so formed came to be named after the arrow (tir). People still believe that the water of this pool cures diseases. A three day fair 3. Randhir, G.S., SIKH Shrines in India. Delhi, 1990

Many people out of their deep devotion, and others to seek cure from an ailment, revere ...uld not feel ignored or neglected. It is important to realize that the old people, besides other handicaps, might also be deficient in many ways – loss of

...iq''', a collection of miscellaneous letters, in Persian script, mostly of Sikh chiefs of the Punjab addressed to one another on subjects relating to priva ...f the death of Mahan Singh Sukkarchakkia (f.10). In all these letters, the Sikh chiefs address each other Singh Sahib, Bhai Sahib, or KhalsaJio.

...e other Sikhs didn't believe in ghosts he spent the night here to show the people that such superstitions were ungrounded.

...indiscriminate and extensive was the killing that the campaign is known in Sikh history as the Chhota Ghalughara or the lesser holocaust only because a sti ...at the Hindu population of the hills would give them shelter, but the hill people instead drove them away with bullets and stones. They had been warned of Di