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Sikhism Vaisakhi April 2014 Sikhism Vaisakhi What is Sikhism? Founded in Punjab in the 16 th Century, the religion now has a following of over 20 million worldwide, with over 300,000 currently living in the UK. Sikhism is a monotheis%c religion, following one God and stresses the importance of doing good ac%ons rather than merely carrying out rituals. The religion is based on the teachings of Guru Nanak and those of the nine Sikh gurus who followed him. What is Guru Granth Sahib? What is the Khalsa? This is the Sikh scripture and is Guru Gobind Singh laid the founda%ons of Panth Khalsa in 16.., a considered a living guru. The tenth Sikh community of faithful who wore visible symbols of their faith and Guru, Guru Gobind Singh, decreed that trained as warriors. Today the Khalsa comprises all prac%sing Sikhs. a7er his death 81708) the spiritual guide The Guru introduced the 0ve K2s to iden%fy members of the Khalsa, of the Sikhs would be the teachings make the community more strongly bound together. They are contained in that book; the book has the physical symbols, taken together to symbolise dedica%on to a life of status of a human Guru and is shown the devo%on and submission to the Guru. Each K has par%cular same respect. However, Guru Gobind signi0cance4 Singh did declare that Sikhs should not seek answers from the scripture but Kaccha/Kachh/Kachera 5 co6on underwear Kanga 5 a wooden comb instead ought to decide issues as a Kara 5 a steel bracelet community, based on the principles in Kesh 5 uncut hair the Guru Granth Sahib. Kirpan 5 steel sword What is Vaisakhi? The Sikh celebra%on of New Year, falling on the 13/1, th of April in 201, is also a commemora%on of the year 16.. when Sikhism became a collec%ve faith. The /aisakhi fes%val was underway in Anandpur Sahib when Guru Gobind Singh, emerging from a tent baring a sword, challenged any Sikh who was prepared to give his life to come into the tent. Five men entered one by one and each %me the Guru Gobind Singh emerged with his sword covered in blood. The crowd were relieved when 0nally 0ve men returned wearing turbans, these men, the Panj Piare, were sprinkled with Amrit and bap%sed into the Khalsa. How is Vaisakhi celebrated? Nagar Kirtan processions, singing and dancing happen throughout the day and Gurdwaras are decorated and visited. 1any Sikhs choose to be bap%sed into the Khalsa brotherhood on this day. Glossary of Terms Amrit 5 immortalising nectar4 the Sikh term for holy Guru 8anak 5 the founder of Sikhism. water. Kirtan 5 the singing of hymns from the Guru Grath Sahib. Anandpur Sahib 5 a holy city in the Rupnagar district of 8agar Kirtan 5 singing processions through the town, led Punjab. by Panj Piaras to celebrate /aisakhi. Gurdwaras 5 place of congrega%onal worship. Pan: Piare 5 Ethe beloved 0ve2. The 0rst 0ve members of Guru Gobind Singh 5 the tenth Guru, he created the the Khalsa brotherhood. Khalsa brotherhood. Panth Khalsa 5 the Order of the Pure Ones4 the Khalsa Guru Granth Sahib 5 the book of Sikh scripture. April Dates in the Sikh Calendar April 14 th 5 /aisakhi April 18 th 5 Birthday of Guru Teg Bahadur April 18 th 5 Birthday of Guru Angad Loca&on of Local Sikh Worshipping Spaces Sri Guru Gobind Singh Gurdwara, 57 pper Chorlton Rd, 1anchester, Greater 1anchester 116 7RA Sikh Community Welfare and Gurdwara, 15 1onton St, 1anchester, Greater 1anchester 11, ,LS Loca&on of Most Sacred Spaces The Five Holy Takhts (Thrones) situated across India in Darbar Sahib - The Golden Temple, Amritsar, Punjab, Punjab, 1aharshtra and Bihar, each have special India. signi0cance. They are considered the seats of Sikh Anandpur Sahib, Rupnagar, Punjab, India. religious authority and many important decisions concerning the religious and social life of the Sikh Sikhism at the University community are made from within them. As with all religious and belief systems the niversity is very suppor%ve of the Sikh community. 1ore informa%on is available4 www.sta-net.manchester.ac.uk.e/uality-and-diversity.e/uality-groups.religion-belief Religious Observance Guidance4 www.documents.manchester.ac.uk.display.asp0?Doc1 28342 Sacred Spaces 1ap4 www.documents.manchester.ac.uk.display.asp0?Doc1 29044 .
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