One God.
One Humanity.

Sikhi is a path of devotion, equality, and selfless service — a faith founded on the timeless wisdom of the Ten Gurus.

Three Pillars of Sikh Life
The foundation of a Sikh’s daily practice rests on three principles given by Guru Nanak Dev Ji.

Naam Japna

ਨਾਮ ਜਪਣਾ

Meditating on God’s name. Keeping the Divine in one’s consciousness through prayer, devotion, and constant remembrance of Waheguru.

Kirat Karni

ਕਿਰਤ ਕਰਨੀ

Earning an honest living. Working hard with integrity and contributing to society through truthful and ethical means.

Vand Chakna

ਵੰਡ ਛਕਣਾ

Sharing with others. Giving selflessly to those in need — sharing one’s earnings, time, and effort with the community.

Divine Teachers of Sikhi
From Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s revelation in 1469 to Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s passing of the Guruship to the Guru Granth Sahib.
First Guru

Guru Nanak Dev Ji

1469 – 1539
Second Guru

Guru Angad Dev Ji

1504 – 1552
Third Guru

Guru Amar Das Ji

1479 – 1574
Fourth Guru

Guru Ram Das Ji

1534 – 1581
Fifth Guru

Guru Arjan Dev Ji

1563 – 1606
Sixth Guru

Guru Hargobind Ji

1595 – 1644
Seventh Guru

Guru Har Rai Ji

1630 – 1661
Eighth Guru

Guru Har Krishan Ji

1656 – 1664
Ninth Guru

Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji

1621 – 1675
Tenth Guru

Guru Gobind Singh Ji

1666 – 1708
Guru Granth Sahib Ji
The living Guru of the Sikhs — a sacred scripture of 1,430 pages containing the divine wisdom of the Gurus and saints from diverse backgrounds.

Aad Sach, Jugaad Sach, Hai Bhee Sach, Nanak Hosee Bhee Sach.

True in the beginning, true throughout the ages, true even now. O Nanak, forever and ever true.

— Guru Granth Sahib Ji, Ang 1
The Five Kakaars
The five articles of faith worn by Khalsa Sikhs, bestowed by Guru Gobind Singh Ji in 1699 at the creation of the Khalsa.

Kesh

ਕੇਸ਼

Unshorn hair, a gift from God representing acceptance of the divine will.

Kangha

ਕੰਘਾ

A small wooden comb symbolizing cleanliness, order, and discipline.

Kara

ਕੜਾ

A steel bracelet representing restraint, unity with God, and the infinite.

Kachera

ਕਛਹਿਰਾ

Cotton undergarments symbolizing self-respect, modesty, and readiness.

Kirpan

ਕਿਰਪਾਨ

A ceremonial blade representing courage, the duty to defend the helpless.

Seva & Langar

Seva — selfless service without expectation of reward — is the cornerstone of Sikh practice. It manifests most visibly through Langar, the community kitchen found in every Gurdwara.

In Langar, everyone sits together on the floor as equals, regardless of caste, creed, religion, or social standing. This revolutionary institution was established by Guru Nanak Dev Ji and expanded by Guru Angad Dev Ji and Guru Amar Das Ji.

100K+
meals served daily at Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple)

The world’s largest free community kitchen runs entirely on volunteer service — open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to every person on earth.