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- Most of the 25–30 million followers of Sikhism, the world's fifth-largest religion live in the northern Indian state of Punjab, the only Sikh-majority administrative division on Earth, but Sikh communities exist on every inhabited continent.
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Most of the 25–30 million followers of Sikhism, the world's fifth-largest religion live in the northern Indian state of Punjab, the only Sikh-majority administrative division on Earth, [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] but Sikh communities exist on every inhabited continent.
Panama, Argentina, and Brazil are all home to 300 members each of the Sikh population, which is both 0.01% of the global population and 0.01% of their own population. Populations in Germany and Kuwait are estimated to be at least 10,000 individuals, as shown below, but may range as high as 20,000.
There are many gurdwaras prominently constructed and maintained across India, as well as in almost every country where Sikhs reside. Gurdwaras are open to all, regardless of religion, background, caste, or race.
- Origin of Sikhism
- Fundamental Beliefs of Sikhism
- Cultural Significance
- Brief History
- Sikhism Today
As per the Sikh tradition, Sikhism developed from the spiritual discourses of its founder Guru Nanak and his nine successors, who were referred to as Sikh Gurus. The fundamental principles of Sikhism have been inscribed in the “Guru Granth Sahib” – the holy religious scripture of the Sikhs. The first volume of the Guru Granth Sahib, known as the “A...
The word ‘Sikh’ in the Punjabi language means “disciple” or “learner” and Sikhs are those who faithfully believe in the teachings of Guru Nanak and his successors. As mentioned earlier, Sikhism is a monotheistic religion that believes in One Supreme Creator that is the same for all people of all religions. In the holy Sikh scripture, God is referre...
Guru Gobind Singh, the 10th Sikh Guru gave all Sikh men the surname “Singh” which means “lion” and Sikh women the surname “Kaur”, which means “princess”. In 1699, Guru Gobind Singh established the “Khalsa”, which is a religious and military order that upholds the highest Sikh virtues of dedication, commitment, and social consciousness. The members ...
It is believed that Sikhism originated as an independent religion that marked a protest against the rigid caste system of the Hindus and the political domination of the Muslims. The founder of Sikhism – Guru Nanak, was born in 1469 in the city of Nankana Sahib in the Punjab province of Pakistan. At a very early age, Nanak began to criticize the bli...
Sikhism has currently more than 25 million followers all over the world, with a majority of the Sikhs being found in the countries of India, United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, Malaysia, and the East African nations of Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. India, being the birthplace of Sikhism, has the largest Sikh population in the world wit...
- Diptarka Ghosh
Jul 15, 2021 · Founded some 500 years ago in what is now India's Punjab region, Sikhism is the world's fifth-largest religion. But what makes its members habitual do-gooders? Author Jasreen Mayal Khanna writes...
Smaller populations of Sikhs are found in Mauritius, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Fiji and other countries. As with most world religions, there are groups of Sikhs (such as the Namdharis, Ravidasis and Udasis) who do not adhere to the mainstream principles followed by most Sikhs.
Founded some 500 years ago in what is now India's Punjab region, Sikhism is the world's fifth-largest religion. But what makes its members habitual do-gooders? Author Jasreen Mayal Khanna writes...
