The Panj Pyare, or Five Beloved, are the men who were inducted into the Sikh faith’s Khalsa, or oneness, under the guidance of Gobind Singh
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Punjab is a place of vibrant colours, upbeat music, and kind smiles. All of this, paired with intense dancing sessions, results in the many bright
The Sikh Regiment is an Indian Army infantry regiment with 19 battalions that recruits mostly from the Sikh population. The regiment’s initial battalion was established
Sikhism is a monotheistic faith that promotes equality and devotion to others. It is the world’s fifth most dominant religion. Sikh (pronounced “sickh”) is a
Baisakhi, commonly referred to as Vaisakhi, is the Punjabi harvest festival. It is observed by people of all faiths. Baisakhi has religious importance for the
Dhanteras , also known as Dhanatrayodashi (Sanskrit: धनत्रयोदशी), is the first day to mark the Diwali festival in India. It is celebrated on the thirteenth
Teeyan da mela is a festival that honours women. It is the Punjabi term for the Teej festival, which is celebrated in Chandigarh, Punjab’s capital,
A kirpan is a symbolic short sword carried by an enlightened Sikh and is among Sikhism’s five kakar or articles of faith. The kirpan symbolizes
For Sikhs, the turban is an integral part of their identity, and it is unthinkable to remove it. The turban has a spiritual role, as
Since the time of the first Suru of the Sikh religion – Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the turban has been an important part of the