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Sikhism
Sikhism is the fifth largest religion practiced in the world today. Sikhs worship one universal God, and practice disciplined meditation in the name of God.
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How many people follow Sikhism?
Sikhism has around 25.8million follows
75% of this religion is from India : ^ )
Who is the final and eternal guru of the Sikhs?
Guru Nanak is the final and eternal guru of the Sikhs. He was the first of the Gurus to find the Sikh religion.
A langar hall is where you eat inside a gurdwara.
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The same one God that is worshiped by all monotheistic religions, They call him Waheguru.
WAHEGURU or Vahiguru also spelt and pronounced Vahguru, is the distinctive name of the Supreme Being in the Sikh dispensation, like YHWH in Judaism and Allah in Islam.
They view all, or at least these major, religions as differing in worship, but describing the same inherent God. They regard the differences between the various religions akin to looking at the same thing from different viewpoints since all the major religions agree to this deity's inherent nature (compassionate, all-knowing, all-seeing, etc.). Sikhs believe that there is only one god that created all of us, that created everything.
AnswerSikh people worship in a place called a "Gurdwara."The word gurdwara means "the door of the Guru" (Guru means Teacher and Dwara means door.) It houses the book that Sikhs venerate, the Guru Granth Sahib. In the gurdwara any type of person can come into the gurdwara, no matter the colour, religon.
How many times a day do Sikhs pray?
Asmany times as they like, as some Sikhs are not as strict to their religon than others.
but manly 5 times a day.
What is the difference between saini and jatt?
Saini's (warrior class) are descendants of a king, Shurasena, as well as of Krishnaand Porus, and to be related to the ancient Shoorsaini clan and Jats (working class) are Scythia gypsies that turned into a caste. Jats were accepted by hindus and because of their origin and occupation of farming (hence the name Jat), they were labeled as lower caste. While Sikhism allowed all castes to be treated equally, great numbers of Jatts (known as Jats outside Punjab) became followers of Sikhism. They were landlords of great amount of land in Punjab. Similarly, Sikh Saini's (smaller in population) were landlords in their respective regions. Sikhism allowed both groups of people to live under one umbrella and due to their occupations in Punjab, they have earned a similar high status in Punjab. Under British, both groups were labeled as a martial race. Marriages between the two groups is becoming a norm although their long past are not linked.
Why is the golden temple on water?
it is on the water because that was the only place they could build it
How many Sikhs are living in England?
Approximately 250,000 Sikhs live in Britain where they form the largest Sikh community outside India. But it says on wikipedia there are 750,000
In the UK, there are approximately 500,000 Sikhs (see related links below for source.)
What do Sikhs wear on a pilgrimage to amritsar?
Sikh's go on a pilgrimage to Amritsar because they may want to go gain respect towards there religion, to become closer to their God or to learn more about their religion and the people that follow it.
In temples called Gurdwaras. This doesn't just apply to Britain, it is world-wide.
What is special about The Golden Temple of Amritsar?
I am often asked what my favorite sacred places are in the world, among the many dozens I have visited. I could not choose one in particular, but included in the top ten would certainly be the Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib). It is a place of both stupendous beauty and sublime peacefulness. Originally a small lake in the midst of a quiet forest, the site has been a meditation retreat for wandering mendicants and sages since deep antiquity. The Buddha is known to have spent time at this place in contemplation.Two thousand years after Buddha's time, another philosopher-saint came to live and meditate by the peaceful lake. This was Guru Nanak (1469-1539), the founder of the Sikh religion. After the passing away of Guru Nanak, his disciples continued to frequent the site; over the centuries it became the primary sacred shrine of the Sikhs. The lake was enlarged and structurally contained during the leadership of the fourth Sikh Guru (Ram Dass, 1574-1581), and during the leadership of the fifth Guru (Arjan, 1581-1606), the Hari Mandir, or Temple of God was built. From the early 1600s to the mid 1700s the sixth through tenth Sikh Gurus were constantly involved in defending both their religion and their temple against Moslem armies. On numerous occasions the temple was destroyed by the Moslems, and each time was rebuilt more beautifully by the Sikhs. From 1767 onwards, the Sikhs became strong enough militarily to repulse invaders. Peace returned to the Hari Mandir.
The temple's architecture draws on both Hindu and Muslim artistic styles yet represents a unique coevolution of the two. During the reign of Maharaja Ranjit Singh (1780-1839), Hari Mandir was richly ornamented with marble sculptures, golden gilding, and large quantities of precious stones. Within the sanctuary, on a jewel-studded platform, lies the Adi Grantha, the sacred scripture of the Sikhs. This scripture is a collection of devotional poems, prayers, and hymns composed by the ten Sikh gurus and various Moslem and Hindu saints. Beginning early in the morning and lasting until long past sunset, these hymns are chanted to the exquisite accompaniment of flutes, drums, and stringed instruments. Echoing across the serene lake, this enchantingly beautiful music induces a delicate yet powerful state of trance in the pilgrims strolling leisurely around the marble concourse encircling the pool and temple. An underground spring feeds the sacred lake, and throughout the day and night pilgrims immerse themselves in the water, a symbolic cleansing of the soul rather than an actual bathing of the body. Next to the temple complex are enormous pilgrims' dormitories and dining halls where all persons, irrespective of race, religion, or gender, are lodged and fed for free.
Amritsar, the original name of first the ancient lake, then the temple complex, and still later the surrounding city, means "pool of ambrosial nectar." Looking deeply into the origins of this word amrit, we find that it indicates a drink of the gods, a rare and magical substance that catalyzes euphoric states of consciousness and spiritual enlightenment. With this word we have a very clear example of the spirit, power, or energetic character of a particular place becoming encoded as an ancient geographical place name. The myth is not just a fairy tale. It reveals itself as a coded metaphor if we have the knowledge to read the code: The waters of Amritsar flowing into the lake of the Hari Mandir were long ago - and remain today - a bringer of peacefulness.
Why do people visit The Golden Temple?
People go on a pilgramage to refect, pray or just get close to God and ask for forgiveness. People hope to get the result they want. In some religions a pilgramage is a key part of the religious beliefs and is 'required' for all practicing that religion.
What do pilgrims do in the golden temple?
A real Sikh does not go on a pilgrim for ones satisfiaction with god
Who laid the foundation of golden temple?
The foundation was laid by Hazrat Mian Mir in 1588 AD.
Mir Mohammed Muayyinul Islam, (1550-1635) popularly known as Sain Mian Mir was a famous Muslim Sufi saint who resided in Lahore specifically in the town of Begampura (in present-day Pakistan). He belonged to the Qadiri order of Sufism. He was born at Sevastan (Sindh) August 11, 1550. He spent most of his life in and around Lahore.
A close friend of The Fifth Padshah Guru Arjun Dev Ji he was invited to lay the foundation stone of the Harmandir Sahib, (now known worldwide as theGolden Temple) on 1st Magh, Samvat 1647 (13 January 1588 AD). Mian Mir raised slogans to mourn the martyrdom of Guru Arjun Dev. He never accepted any gift sent by Emperor Jehangir, Emperor Shah Jehan, their Ministers or nobles. He died on 17th Rabiulawwal 1045 Hijri and according to his will was buried beside Mian Natha Ji who was one of his bosom friends in the village of Hashimpur.
When was the Golden Temple at Amritsar built?
The Golden Temple was built over 200 years ago! It is still there now.
