World religions · Traditions born in India

Sikhism 시크교

One God (Ik Onkar), equality of all people, and honest work, sharing and remembrance of God in daily life. Every gurdwara runs a free kitchen (langar) where anyone may eat, sitting side by side.

OriginPunjab
WhenGuru Nanak, 15th–16th c. CE
Followers (rounded)about 25–30 million
TextsGuru Granth Sahib

A practice you can try today

Naam japna (meditating on God's name), morning and evening prayers, singing hymns (kirtan), service (seva).

🕯 Pray in the Lotus Mandir Make your own cave

Sacred places

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A short introduction written by CavePray from the sources below — not the official voice of any tradition. Follower numbers are rounded estimates that differ by survey. Tell us if something should be corrected.

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