1. Sikhism
Khanda

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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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