Punjabi Culture
The traditional Punjabi folk dance performed during harvest festivals like Baisakhi and Lohri?
What is Bhangra
This verse, beginning “Ik Onkar,” opens the Guru Granth Sahib Ji and expresses the oneness of the Creator.
What is the Mool Mantar?
The original name of Guru Angad Dev Ji before becoming the second Sikh Guru.
Who is Bhai Lehna?
The word “Sikh” translates to this term meaning someone who seeks to learn or follow guidance.
What is student or disciple?
This is the official state sport of Punjab, known for its physical intensity and teamwork.
What is Kabaddi?
This Punjabi festival is celebrated on January 13th each year, marking the harvest season and the end of winter’s solstice.
What is Lohri?
This Bani’s name translates to “Ballad of Hope.”
What is Asa Di Vaar?
The youngest Sahibzada of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, who was martyred at the age of six.
Who is Baba Fateh Singh Ji?
This document outlines the official Sikh code of conduct and daily living.
What is the Rehat Maryada?
This is the most widely grown crop in Punjab’s fertile plains.
What is wheat?
This flatbread made from cornmeal is often paired with sarson da saag and is a staple winter dish in Punjab.
What is makki di roti?
The number of pauris found in Japji Sahib after the Mool Mantar.
What is 38?
The names of the first five Sikhs initiated by Guru Gobind Singh Ji at the founding of the Khalsa.
Who are Bhai Daya Singh, Bhai Dharam Singh, Bhai Himmat Singh, Bhai Mokham Singh, and Bhai Sahib Singh?
These five articles of faith represent the physical symbols of Sikh identity and commitment.
What are Kesh, Kanga, Kachera, Kara, and Kirpan?
These are the three rivers located on the Indian side of Punjab.
What are the Sutlej, Ravi, and Beas?
This colorful Punjabi festival, celebrated in March, involves singing, dancing, and playful use of colors to mark the arrival of spring.
What is Hola Mohalla?
These are the seven daily prayers recited by Sikhs as part of their Nitnem.
What are Japji Sahib, Jaap Sahib, Tav-Prasad Savaiye, Chaupai Sahib, Anand Sahib, Rehras Sahib, and Kirtan Sohila
The Sikh Empire was officially established on this holiday in the year 1801.
What is Vaisakhi 1801?
These two entities are recognized as the eternal Gurus after Guru Gobind Singh Ji.
What are Guru Granth Sahib Ji and Guru Panth?
This Punjabi artist became the second ever to perform at Coachella, following in Diljit Dosanjh’s footsteps.
Who is AP Dhillon?
These two sisters from Punjabi folklore were saved by Dulla Bhatti, inspiring verses sung during Lohri celebrations.
Who are Sundri and Mundri?
The Guru Granth Sahib Ji contains approximately this many shabads.
What is 5,894?
This Sikh general led counter-raids against Ahmad Shah Abdali and captured Delhi’s Red Fort.
Who is Jassa Singh Ahluwalia?
The names of all 11 Sikh Gurus in Order
Who are Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Guru Angad Dev Ji, Guru Amar Das Ji, Guru Ram Das Ji, Guru Arjan Dev Ji, Guru Hargobind Ji, Guru Har Rai Ji, Guru Har Krishan Ji, Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, Guru Gobind Singh Ji, and Guru Granth Sahib Ji / Guru Panth?
SSA meets weekly at this time, day, and location at Northeastern University.
What is every Monday at 5:45 PM in Curry 346?