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Sikhism Khanda

Founder/Origin/Location Guru Nanak Dev 15th century CE India

Holidays/Clothing/Holy Book/Branches Diwali Guru Nanak’s birthday Guru Gobind Singh’s birthday Vaisakhi Men Wear Turbans (most prominent feature) Guru Granth Sahib N/A

Creation Myth/God God created the world – only God knows how and when the universe and life and the first karma were created Monotheistic- creator, timeless throughout the universe, formless Humans should build a close, loving relationship with God

Holy Cities/Today/Hierarchy/Other Supernatural Beings Amritsar- Golden Temple Gurdwaras – place of worship 23 million Mostly in India and Pakistan Close ties between religion and politics Women and men have equal status No other supernatural beings

All humans are equal before God People have free will Basic Beliefs All humans are equal before God People have free will Must do good actions with good intentions Non-violence Forsake worldly ties Karma

Rules/Rites of Passage/Rituals 5 Ks – Kara (iron bracelet); Kaccha (boxer shorts w/tied waist); Kesh (uncut hair); Kanga (comb); Kirpan (sword) Prohibited from worshiping idols, images, icons Frequent prayer Adult baptism into the Khalsa brotherhood Good works (give alms, free food kitchen in gurdwaras) Obey God’s laws No smoking

Defeat the 5 Thieves – lust, anger, greed, attachment, and ego Salvation/After Life Maintain the 5 Ks Defeat the 5 Thieves – lust, anger, greed, attachment, and ego God grants salvation and enlightenment Reincarnation