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Sikhism

Sikhism is an ethical monotheism fusing elements of Hinduism and Islam. It was founded by Guru Nanak (1469-1539), a mystic who believed that God transcends religious distinctions. Sikhism stresses the unity, truth, and creativity of a personal God and urges union with him through meditation and surrender to his will. It rejects the Hindu caste system, priesthood, image worship, asceticism, and pilgrimage, although it retains the Hindu doctrines of transmigration and karma. The ultimate spiritual authority is the Adi Granth, a collection of hymns and devotional poetry. The Golden Temple in Amritsar is the religious center.

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Title: Name of Site or Organization

Description: This describes the website and should note distinguishing features found on the site without the use of hype, personal pronouns, or repetitive terms.

Art

Online galleries of historical Sikh photographs and paintings, and other computer graphics.

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Business

Merchants that sell articles which are directly related to the Sikh faith.

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Festivals

The festivals celebrated by the Sikh Community.

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Gurdwaras

All religions have temples where people can gather together to contemplate on God and pray. The Sikh temple is called a Gurdwara. The word 'Gurdwara' means 'Gateway to the Guru'. In Sikhism ones personal dedication to living a good life is important but another important aspect of Sikhism is the Sangat (congregation). Not only should one meditate on God on their individual level but also on a corporate level. There are thousands of Gurdwaras throughout Punjab and the rest of the world. They serve as community centers for the Sikhs. There are no restrictions on who may enter a Gurdwara for prayer. People of all religions are welcome to attend.

Please submit only those sites here which deal with Gurudwaras world-wide. For sites specific to a particular Gurudwara, or Gurudwaras of a particular area, please submit to "Regional" category instead.

History

Websites which feature History of the Sikh Religion.

Though Sikh Religion is inseparable part of Punjab, please evaluate carefully whether you site is about Sikh Religion or about History of Punjab (in which case it should be submitted to Regional/Asia/India/Punjab/Society_and_Culture/History

News and Media

News, Journals, and Magazines relevant to Sikhs.

Online Resources

Online resources useful for Sikh Religion

Organizations

Listings of Sikh Groups and Organziations.

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Personal Pages

Personal pages that relate to Sikhism.

Regional

Those general sikh sites which cater to a particular locality/community - country/city/region should come under this subcategory

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Spiritual Personalities

This Category is the Most pious and Venerable of the Sikhism directory. It lists the website of the Spiritual Personalities in the Sikh Religion whom Sikhs have worshipped their whole lives, to whom they have bestowed the highest possible regard, and at whose Lotus Feet they have received all the blessings.

Given this highly sacred nature of the category, only those websites which have given the deserving respect to the Spiritual Personalities will be included. Please note that one page writes covering a basic biography would not be included.

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Title: Name of Site or Organization

Description: This describes the website and should note distinguishing features found on the site without the use of hype, personal pronouns, or repetitive terms.

Sri Guru Granth Sahib

Sri Guru Granth Sahib is the Living Guru of Sikhs. Unlike the Most Important Scripture for Other religions, a true Sikh does not view it as a Book. Sri Guru Granth Sahib is regarded the Living Guru. I would quote Baba Nand Singh Ji Maharaj, the highest devotee of Sri Guru Granth Sahib: "Sri Guru Granth Sahib is the Living, Awake Sri Guru Nanak Sahib who talks"

Submit the sites related exclusively to the Living Guru of Sikhs - Sri Guru Granth Sahib. Sites relating to Gurbani or sikh prayers should be submitted to the "Philosophy and Scriptures" category. Please note that sites not according the deserved respect to The Guru will not be accepted.