Symbols of the Sikhs
'Ek Onkar' (One God) is Guru Nanak's original identifier for Sikhism, written with the numeral 1. The Khanda was later…
The Sikh Calendar
The Nanakshahi calendar is based on the Barah Maha (Twelve Months), a composition reflecting the changes in nature. The first…
Articles of Faith
Devout Sikhs carry the 5Ks, five symbols of identity: long hair, hair comb, metal bangle, undergarment, and spiritual sword. The…
Nanak’s Mul Mantra
The Sikh scriptures begin with Guru Nanak's concept of One God: 'There is but one God. True is His name,…
Sikhs in the UK
Sikhs and British history are deeply connected. Indian Sikhs accounted for as many as a quarter of the British Indian…
Global Sikhism
The Sikh diaspora is global, with communities flourishing in numerous countries. The impact of Sikhism is significant, promoting values of…
Holy Scriptures, New Script
The gurus’ teachings form the Guru Granth Sahib, the '11th Guru', and tome of 1,430 pages. A new script devised…
Beliefs, Values, Ethics
Sikhs believe in one God, who is omnipresent. Sikhs also value equality, social justice, service to humanity, and devotion to God,…
History and Origins
The religion of Sikhism emerged in the Punjab, India in the 15th century as a response to its current religious…