Sikhism

5th largest religion in the world

Sikhism size?

25 million

Follower number?

Nanak

Founder of Sikhism

late 1400s

When Sikhism was founded

One god for all, every person is equal, and follow the teachings of the ten Sikh Gurus and Sikh Scripture

Sikhism main beliefs

Guru Granth Sahib

Sikh scripture

Guru Gobind Singh

Tenth Sikh who wanted to remove barriers between people and promote tolerance to others; he sought equality for citizens of India

Singh

Guru Gobind Singh gave this last name to all men. It means “iron”

Kaur

Guru Gobind Singh gave this last name to all women. It means “princess'“

Amrit

A special Sikh initiation ceremony to become a Khalsa

truthfulness, trust, loyalty, productivity, labor, sharing, integrity, and spirituality

Values the Khalsa practice

Kesh

uncut hair covered by a turban

Kirpan

religious sword representing responsibility of fighting oppression

Kara

metal bracelet

Kanga

a comb

Kachera

special underclothing worn to proclaim one’s Sikhism

Five K’s

five articles of Sikh faith