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{| class="wikitable" style="float:right; margin:0 0 1em 1em; width:320px;" ! colspan="2" | Sikhism |- ! Family | Indian / Dharmic |- ! Origin region | Punjab, South Asia |- ! Founding period | 15th-16th century CE |- ! Estimated adherents | Tens of millions globally. |} '''Sikhism''' is A monotheistic tradition founded by Guru Nanak and developed through ten Gurus, emphasizing devotion to the One, equality, service, and disciplined living. == Overview == Sikhism teaches devotion to Ik Onkar, the One Reality, and rejects caste hierarchy and empty ritual. The Guru Granth Sahib is revered as the living Guru, and Sikh communities gather in gurdwaras for singing, teaching, and langar, the free communal meal. == Key beliefs == * Ik Onkar: the One Reality * Naam simran: remembrance of the divine Name * Equality and rejection of caste discrimination * Honest work, sharing, and service * Guru Granth Sahib as living Guru == Practices == * Kirtan * Naam simran * Seva * Langar * Amrit initiation in the Khalsa * Five Ks for initiated Sikhs == Places of worship == * Gurdwara == Sacred texts == * Guru Granth Sahib * Dasam Granth in some traditions and contexts * Rehat Maryada == Holidays and observances == * Vaisakhi * Gurpurabs * Hola Mohalla * Diwali / Bandi Chhor Divas == Branches and related traditions == * [[Khalsa]] - The initiated Sikh order founded by Guru Gobind Singh, marked by discipline and visible commitments. * [[Namdhari]] - A Sikh movement with distinct devotional and community practices. * [[Nirankari movements]] - Movements using the term Nirankari with varied histories and relationships to mainstream Sikh institutions. == See also == * [[Religion]] * [[Theology]] * [[Philosophy of religion]] [[Category:Religions]] [[Category:Indian / Dharmic]]
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