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2 days ago · Sizeable Sikh populations in countries across the world exist in India (20,833,116), Canada (771,790), England (520,092), the United States (~280,000), Italy (~220,000), and Australia (210,400), while countries with the largest proportions of Sikhs include Canada (2.12%), India (1.56%), Cyprus (1.1%) England (0.92%), New Zealand (0.87%), and ...
1 day ago · About 76 percent of all Indian Sikhs live in the northern Indian state of Punjab, forming a majority of about 58 per cent of the state's population, roughly around 16 million.
May 27, 2024 · 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.
1 day ago · During the Sikh reign over the city from 1823 to 1848, Peshawar witnessed the construction of numerous impressive buildings. Some, such as the Gurdwara Jogan Shah, remain in good condition today. However, many others have fallen into ruins. The Sikhs of Peshawar strive to preserve their heritage, yet once an old building collapses, restoring it ...
May 15, 2024 · The Golden Temple, or Harmandir Sahib, in Amritsar, Punjab state, India, c. 1870s. Golden Temple, the chief gurdwara, or house of worship, of Sikhism and the Sikhs’ most important pilgrimage site. It is located in the city of Amritsar, Punjab state, northwestern India.
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3 days ago · The Golden Temple (also known as the Harmandir Sahib ( lit. 'House of God', Punjabi pronunciation: [ɦəɾᵊmən̪d̪əɾᵊ saːɦ (ɪ)bᵊ] ), or the Darbār Sahib, ( lit. ''exalted court'', [d̪əɾᵊbaːɾᵊ saːɦ (ɪ)bᵊ] or Suvaran Mandir [2]) is a gurdwara located in the city of Amritsar, Punjab, India. [3] [4] It is the pre-eminent ...
2 days ago · Guru Nanak (born April 15, 1469, Rai Bhoi di Talvandi [now Nankana Sahib, Pakistan], near Lahore, India—died 1539, Kartarpur, Punjab) was an Indian spiritual teacher who was the first Guru of Sikhism, a monotheistic religion that combines Hindu and Muslim influences.
