Punjabi Culture
This high-energy dance form is performed by men during Punjabi celebrations.
What is Bhangra?
This is the central religious scripture of Sikhism.
What is the Guru Granth Sahib?
The Vaisakhi of this year is celebrated as the birth of the Khalsa.
What is 1699?
This Guru founded Sikhism in 1469.
Who is Guru Nanak Dev Ji?
This is the community kitchen found in every Gurdwara.
What is Langar?
This word means "thank you" in Punjabi.
What is "Dhanvaad"?
Name another important Granth?
Dasam Granth
This Sikh warrior was known for his one-eyed leadership and valor in the Khalsa army.
Who is Baba Deep Singh Ji?
This Guru was martyred by being boiled alive and sitting on a hot plate.
Who is Guru Arjan Dev Ji?
This musical recitation of hymns is central to Sikh worship.
What is Kirtan?
This form of storytelling with song is a traditional part of Punjabi weddings.
What are Boliyan?
The Dasam Granth is attributed to this Guru.
Who is Guru Gobind Singh Ji?
This Sikh general led the Sikh Empire in the early 19th century.
Who is Maharaja Ranjit Singh?
This Guru became Guru at the age of 5.
Who is Guru Harkrishan Ji?
The Guru Granth Sahib Ji is placed on a raised platform called this.
What is the Takht Sahib or Palki Sahib?
This harvest festival marks the beginning of the Rabi season in Punjab.
What is Lohri?
This Sikh prayer begins with “Ik Onkar.”
What is Japji Sahib?
This place is known as the birthplace of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
What is Nankana Sahib?
This Guru introduced the concept of Miri-Piri (spiritual & temporal authority)
Who is Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji?
This is the head covering worn by Sikhs in Gurdwara.
What is a Dastaar or Rumal?
This traditional Punjabi wrestling sport is often played in rural villages.
What is Kushti or Kabaddi?
This prayer is recited before sleeping at night.
What is Kirtan Sohila?
This Mughal emperor ordered the execution of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji.
Who is Aurangzeb?
This Guru compiled the Adi Granth, the early form of Guru Granth Sahib.
Who is Guru Arjan Dev Ji?
This is the name of the act of voluntary service.
What is Seva?