History
Which Guru created the Khalsa?
Guru Gobind Singh Ji
What is the name of the head covering Sikhs wear?
Pugh, Turban, Dastar.
What do Sikhs do before going into the Gurdwara?
Sikhs cover their heads and take off shoes.
Guru Nanak Dev Ji
What does Sikh mean?
Learner
When was the first Vaisakhi?
1699
What are the 5 Kakaars?
Kes, Kangha, Kachera, Kirpan, and Kara.
What do Sikhs say to greet each other?
Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh OR Sat Sri Akakl
What is seva?
Selfless service.
What does Guru mean?
Guru means teacher.
What does Singh mean?
Lion
Why do Sikhs have long hair?
Waheguru made us to have our hair grow long, so we respect that, and let the hair grow.
Who is our current Guru?
Guru Granth Sahib.
Where do people sit at Langar?
People sit on the floor, to show that everyone is equal.
Which place is Sikhism compared to other religions globally.
Sikhism is 5th place, under Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism.
Why do we celebrate Vaisakhi?
We celebrate Vaisakhi because it was when Guru Gobind Singh Ji first created the Khalsa.
Why do Sikhs wear a Kirpan?
It symbolizes self-defense and justice.
What does the Khanda symbolize?
It symbolizes self-defense, justice, and charity.
Why is Langer served?
About how many Sikhs are in the world?
25 million
What are the names of the Panj Piyaare?
Baba Daya Singh Ji, Baba Dharam Singh Ji, Baba Mohkam Singh Ji, Baba Himmat Singh Ji, Baba Sahib Singh Ji.
What does the Kara symbolize?
The Kara symbolizes the presence of Waheguru, that there is only one God, and the commitment to live by the Guru Granth Sahib Ji.
What is the purpose of the Nishan Sahib?
It marks the presence of a Gurdwara, and the Khanda symbolizes Sikh values.
What crops are grown for Vaisakhi?
Wheat, Lentils, and chickpeas are a few.
Who is the most famous Sikh in the world?
Diljit Dosanjh.