Sikhism as a religion
This person is the founder of the Sikh religion. He was born in the 15th century and traveled spreading his teachings.
Who was Guru Nanak?
This instrument is the primary Sikh percussion instrument. It is made up of two drums and is thought to represent the rhythm of the soul.
What is the Jori?
This empire colonized India in the 19th century and had a major influence on the modern day spread of Sikhism.
What was the British Empire?
This region of Northwestern India and Northeastern Pakistan is where the Sikh religion was founded.
What is the Punjab region?
This performance takes place during the Sikh gathering Sangat. During it the sacred text is read aloud to a rhythm set by conventional Sikh instruments.
What is Gurbani Kirtan?
This sacred site is the famous and well known Gurdwara located outside of Nairobi, Kenya. It is a common pilgrimage site for those who do not want to travel to Pakistan.
This document, often considered the last Guru, is the sacred text of Sikhism. It contains excerpts and hymns outlining the key principles and philosophies of Sikhism.
What is the Guru Granth Sahib?
This string instrument is considered the first Sikh instrument. It was used by Guru Nanak's accompaniment as he spread his teachings.
What is the Rabab?
What is the Uganda Railway?
These key figures in Sikhism are considered the 'teachers' of Sikhism. They existed from the 15th-18th century spreading and growing the religion of Sikhism.
Who were the ten Gurus?
This String instrument was modeled after a Peacock and often accompanies the Rabab during the spiritual reading of the sacred text.
What is the Taus?
This affectionate name for Kenyan Sikh was given because of a miscommunication between local Kenyan tribes and one of the first Sikhs to live in Kenya.
What is Kalasinga?
These two religions have co-existed with Sikhism in the Punjab region since Sikhism was founded. Some of their teachings and sayings are also included in the Sikh sacred text.
What is Islam and Hinduism?
The specific musical structure of each Gurbani Kirtan. Sets the connotation of the performance and influences its spiritual meaning.
What is a Raag?
This free service, along side housing, is provide 24 hours a day to all those who visit Gurdwara Makindu.
What is food?