Sikhism Flashcards
What are people who practice Sikhism called
Sikhs
Sikhism Symbols
Khanda
Sacred writings
Adi Granth/guru Granth sahib
Place of worship
Gurdawara
Leaders of worship
Gianni but all worshippers help
granthi/Grani helps organize and take care of holly book but all people help with services
Where practiced in the world
Punjab India/
North America/
Australia
Special clothing
The 5 K’s
Kes Kangha Kara Kirpan Kach
What is kes
Uncut hair
What is a Kangha
Wooden comb
What is a Kara
Iron bracelet
What is a Kirpan
Sword
What is a kach
Under shorts
Guru Nanak
Founder of Sikhism
The other 9 Gurus
(Teachers) A single spirit lived Through all of them
Stereotyping after 9/11
Sikhs had nothing to do with 9/11 but were heavily stereotyped afterward
Equality
All people are equal in the eyes of god- no discrimination by gender, caste, etc celebrate
Dasvandh
Give back % of money back to the community
Guru
Teacher
Langar
A community meal served at free, all people sit on floor together equally
The guardawara feeds 10,000 people
Holiday
Vaisiki is celebrated of creation of khalsa. They also celebrate guru Nanaks birthday
Amrisar
City in India- most holy site has a golden temple