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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. Sikhism - New World Encyclopedia

    Sikhism is a religion that began in sixteenth-century Northern India with the life and teachings of Guru Nanak and nine successive human gurus. Etymologically, the word Sikhism derives from the …

  6. 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 …

  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. Sikhism | Sikh Council on Religion and Education USA

    Also referred to as Sikhi, Sikhism is a monotheistic religion that was founded in the latter half of the 15th century CE by the Sikh Gurus in the greater Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent.

  9. Who are Sikhs? What is Sikhism? | SikhNet

    3 days ago · The Sikh religion was founded in Northern India in the fifteenth century by Guru Nanak Dev Ji and is distinct from Islam and Hinduism. Sikhism is monotheistic and stresses the equality of all …

  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 …