Indian Religions - Sikhism

Sikhism

Main article: Sikhism See also: History of Sikhism, Sikhism and Jainism, Sikhism and Hinduism, and Sikhism in India

Sikhism originated in fifteenth century Northern India with the teachings of Nanak and nine successive gurus. The principal belief in Sikhism is faith in Vāhigurū— represented by the sacred symbol of ēk ōaṅkār . Sikhism's traditions and teachings are distinctly associated with the history, society and culture of the Punjab. Adherents of Sikhism are known as Sikhs (students or disciples) and number over 23 million across the world.

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