Sikhism Flashcards
What is the Gurdwara?
The Sikh Place of Worship
What does ‘Guru’ mean?
It translates to ‘Teacher’
What is the Khalsa?
A sikh community that gets baptised
What is the Guru Granth Sahib?
The Sikh Holy Book
What is the langar?
It is vegetarian food that is open to everyone, regardless of whether they’re sikh or not. It’s also free
What is Sewa?
Sewa is helping out in the Gurdwara
What is the Sangat?
The sangat is the people who meet in the gurdwara
What is Karah Prashad?
A sweet food given out after leaving the main hall, where the Guru Granth Sahib resides
What is Kirtan?
Kirtan is the reading out of the holy scriptures
What is Kesh?
Kesh is uncut hair
What is a Kara?
A kara is a bangle worn by sikhs
What is a kanga?
A kanga is a type of comb
What is a kaccha?
It is a type of underwear
What is a kirpan?
A kirpan is a small dagger, which may be carried by the Khalsa members
What is the Dastar?
A Dastar is a type of headwear
