Aug 30, 2024 · Originating at the end of the 15th century in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent, the faith is based on the spiritual teachings of Guru Nanak, as well as those of 10 succeeding gurus. Somewhat unique among the world's religions, Sikhism rejects the notion that any religion, even theirs, holds a monopoly on the ultimate spiritual truth.

Sikhism is the dominant religion in Punjab, India, where it is followed by 16 million constituting 57.7% of the population, the only Indian state where Sikhism is the majority faith.

Sikhism (/ ˈ s iː k ɪ z əm / SEEK-iz-əm) [7] also known as Sikhi, [i] is an Indian religion and philosophy [8] that originated in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent around the end of the 15th century CE.

Mar 7, 2025 · Sikhism is a religion and philosophy founded in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent in the late 15th century. Its members are known as Sikhs. According to Sikh tradition, Sikhism was established by Guru Nanak (1469–1539) and subsequently led by a succession of nine other Gurus.

Mar 11, 2025 · The Sikh religion was founded in Northern India in the fifteenth century by Guru Nanak Dev Ji and is distinct from Islam and Hinduism. Sikhism is monotheistic and stresses the equality of all men and women.

Jun 25, 2019 · Sikhism began around 1500 A.D, in the northern part of ancient Punjab, which is now part of Pakistan. It originated with the teachings of Guru Nanak who rejected the philosophies of the Hindu society that he grew up in. Refusing to participate in Hindu rites, he argued against the caste system and preached equality of humanity.

Sikhs (singular Sikh: / s ɪ k / SIK; Punjabi: ਸਿੱਖ, romanized: sikkh, IPA:) are an ethnoreligious group [84] [85] who adhere to Sikhism, [86] a religion that originated in the late 15th century in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent, based on the revelation of Guru Nanak. [87]

Sikhism , Indian religion founded in the late 15th century by Nanak, the first of the Sikh leaders titled Guru. Most of the religion’s 25 million members, called Sikhs, live in the Punjab —the site of their holiest shrine, the Golden Temple, and the principal seat of …

To live a good life a person should do good deeds as well as meditating on God. Sikhs believe that human beings spend their time in a cycle of birth, life, and rebirth. They share this belief...

Sikhism was established by Guru Nanak. It preaches the existence of only one God and teaches universally acceptable ideals of honesty, compassion, humbleness, piousness, social commitment and tolerance for other religions. Guru Nanak Dev included the good beliefs of …