Sikhism

Monotheistic religion originating in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent

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Sikhism ; Punjabi: ਸਿੱਖੀ or Sikhi, is a monotheistic religion that originated in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent around the end of the 15th century CE. Sikhism is one of the youngest of the major religions and the world's fifth-largest organized religion, with about 25 million Sikhs as of the early-21st century. However, there are in addition roughly 120–150 million Nanak Naam Lewas people across the world who also believe in 10 Sikh Gurus and Guru Granth Sahib.

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Guru Nanak Jayanati: Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Justin Trudeau extend wishes US President-elect Joe Biden and VP-elect Kamala Harris extended wishes on Guru Nanak Jayanti. Biden and Harris released a joint statement to send wishes on Nanak's 551st birth anniversary. The duo.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 01:41Published on December 1, 2020

Watch: Golden Temple glitters on Prakash Parv Sri Harimandir Sahib in Amritsar, popularly known as Golden Temple has been lit in colourful lights on the birth anniversary of Sikhism founder Guru Nanak Dev. The reflection of the glittering temple.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:32Published on November 30, 2020

Guru Nanak Jayanti: PM greets nation, Punjab CM launches development projects Nation remembered Guru Nanak Dev on his 551st birth anniversary on November 30. Devotees offered prayers at Golden Temple in Amritsar following Covid-19 protocols. People along with their families lit.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 02:14Published on November 30, 2020

Guru Nanak Jayanti 2020: Devotees offer prayers at Sri Bangla Sahib Gurdwara Devotees visited at Sri Bangla Sahib Gurdwara on the occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti in Delhi on November 30. They offered prayers and lit the candles on the occasion. Guru Nanak Dev was the founder of.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:04Published on November 30, 2020

Guru Nanak Jayanti 2020: Devotees offer prayers at Golden Temple On the occasion of 551st birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev ji, devotees in Amritsar offered prayers at Harmandir Sahib, popularly known as Golden Temple, on November 30. Devotees also took holy dip.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:41Published on November 30, 2020

Watch: Golden Temple lights up on Prakash Parv Gurudwara Harmandar Sahib in Amritsar, popularly known as Golden Temple, has been lit in colourful lights on the birth anniversary of Sikhism founder Guru Nanak Dev. The reflection of the glittering.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:18Published on November 29, 2020

Guru Nanak's 551st birth anniversary: Sikh 'jatha' from India to leave for Pakistan today A Sikh 'jatha' from India will leave for Nankana Sahib in Pakistan on November 27. They will leave ahead of the auspicious occasion of Guru Nanak Dev's 551st birth anniversary. Sikh 'jatha' will leave.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:15Published on November 27, 2020

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Sikhism

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