The Gurus
He was the founder of Sikhi and was born in 1469 in Nankana Sahib.
Who is Guru Nanak Dev Ji?
This language is commonly spoken among BC Sikhs.
What is Punjabi?
The community kitchen found in every gurdwara.
What is Langar?
What is the name for the Golden Temple?
What is Sri Harmandir Sahib?
The festival celebrating the creation of the Khalsa.
What is Vaisakhi?
This guru built the Harmandir Sahib (golden temple)
Who is Guru Arjun Dev Ji?
The city where the Guru Granth Sahib was first installed in Harmandir Sahib.
What is Amritsar?
The Sikh ceremony of initiation into the Khalsa.
What is Amrit Sanchar of Amrit Shakana or Khande Batte di Pahul or Khande Batte di Amrit?
The birth place of Guru Nanak Dev Ji?
What is Sri Nankana Sahib?
Many early Sikh immigrants worked in this major BC industry.
What is lumber/forestry/the mill?
The Guru who created the Khalsa in 1699 at Anandpur Sahib.
Who is Guru Gobind Singh Ji?
This annual celebration in BC brings thousands together with parades, food, and community service.
What is nagar kirtan?
This daily Sikh practice involves reciting a set of prayers throughout the day to help guide thoughts, build discipline, and stay connected to Sikh values.
What is Nitnem?
The city where the Khalsa was created in 1699.
What is Anandpur Sahib?
The historic 1984 military operation at Harmandir Sahib.
What is Operation Blue Star?
The Guru known as the “Warrior Saint” who built the Akal Takht.
Who is Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji?
The language used to write the Guru Granth Sahib.
What is Gurmukhi?
This Sikh practice includes five physical symbols, often worn by initiated Sikhs, that represent commitment, identity, and living according to Sikh values.
What are the 5 ks?
The five historical Sikh seats of authority are known as these.
What are the Panj Thankt
This Sikh leader established the first Sikh rule in Punjab in the early 1700s after defeating Mughal forces at Sirhind.
Who is Banda Singh Bahadur?
The ninth Guru who was executed in Delhi for defending religious freedom.
Who is Guru Tegh Bahadar Ji?
This Sikh value, meaning “without fear,” encourages individuals to stand up for what is right and act with courage in their daily lives.
What is Nirbhau?
What is the Sikh code of conduct?
What is the Rehat Maryada?
The Takht where Guru Gobind Singh Ji left his physical form.
What is Takht Sri Hazur Sahib?
The city where Guru Gobind Singh Ji was born.
What is Patna Sahib?