Sikhism
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Sikhism, also known as Sikhi, is an Indian religion and philosophy that originated in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent around the end of the 15th century CE. It is one of the most recently
Golden Temple in Amritsar, Punjab, India. It is the spiritual capital of Sikhism.
Tarn Taran Sahib – The World's Largest Sarovar (sacred pool)
A sketch made in 1844 by Emily Eden of the "Akalees or Immortals". Digitised by the Panjab Digital Library.
A Nihang Sikh at the Harmandir Sahib, also called the Golden Temple
Five Ks
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In Sikhism, the Five Ks are five items that Guru Gobind Singh, in 1699, commanded Khalsa Sikhs to wear at all times. They are: kesh, kangha, kara, kachhera, and kirpan. In Punjabi, they are known as t
Sikhism
…can be expressed musically through kirtan or internally through naam japna (lit. 'meditation on God's name'). Baptised Sikhs are obliged to wear the five Ks, which are five articles of faith which physically distinguish Sikhs from non-Sikhs. Among these include the kesh (uncut hair). Most religious Sikh men…
Kanga, Kara and Kirpan – three of the five Ks
A Sikh man having Kesh of long beard and head hairs, wearing a turban
Kangha – one of the five articles of faith for the Sikhs
Kara – one of the five articles of faith for the Sikhs