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  1. Sikhs - Wikipedia

    Sikhs (Gurmukhi: ਸਿੱਖ, romanized: Sikkh, Punjabi pronunciation: [sɪkkʰ]) [d] are followers of Sikhism, a religion that originated in the late 15th century in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent, based …

  2. Sikhism | History, Doctrines, Practice, & Literature | Britannica

    Nov 25, 2025 · Sikhism is a religion and philosophy founded in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent in the late 15th century. Its members are known as Sikhs. According to Sikh tradition, …

  3. Sikhism Religion of the Sikh People - Sikhs.org

    Who and What is a Sikh? The word 'Sikh' in the Punjabi language means 'disciple', Sikhs are the disciples of God who follow the writings and teachings of the Ten Sikh Gurus. The wisdom of these …

  4. We Are Sikhs - Learn about our Origin and History of Sikhism

    While many Sikhs remain in the Punjab region of India, where over 30,000 gurdwaras exist, the presence of the religion is felt globally through Sikh immigrant families who have traveled to pursue …

  5. Understanding Sikh Beliefs and Practices

    Explore the rich history and beliefs of Sikhism, from its Sanskrit origins to the teachings of Guru Nanak, highlighting unity, devotion, and equality. SIKH. The word sikh goes back to Sanskrit sisya, meaning …

  6. What is the Sikh faith? - World Sikh Organization of Canada

    The Sikh faith is the fifth largest world religion with over 25 million devotees worldwide. It is a monotheistic religion founded in 1469, by Guru Nanak. It holds as its basic tenets, the equality of …

  7. LEARN ABOUT SIKHISM — Kaur Foundation

    Founded in the Punjab region of India in the 15th century, Sikhism is a monotheistic religion; there is one Creator, considered formless and eternal. Guru Nanak (1469-1539 CE), the founder of Sikhism, …

  8. Introduction to Sikhism | The Pluralism Project

    In the early 16th century a community of disciples, called Sikhs, gathered around Guru Nanak who presented strong monotheistic teachings after receiving direct revelations from God. The Sikh …

  9. History - Sikh Coalition

    The founder of the Sikh tradition, Guru Nanak, was born in the region of Punjab, South Asia, in 1469 CE. He lived a life of spirituality, service, and honesty, and the disciples who began to follow his …

  10. What is Sikhism / Sikhi / Sikh Religion - Sikh Centre of Seattle

    Sikhism is a way of life that focuses on the importance of truthful living and promotes universal brotherhood. The basic principles of Sikhism are, honest living (kirat karni), share with others (waand …