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  • 27 November, 2023

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Terminologies related to sikihism

Udaasis

It is a religious, ascetic sect, sampradaya (tradition) which considers itself as denomination of Sikhism, and focuses on the teachings of its founder, Sri Chand (1494-1643), son of Guru Nanak Dev.

Nagar Kirtan

Sikhs celebrate Guru nanak jayanti with a procession called Nagar Kirtan.

Janamsakhis

Biographies of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism.

Kaba

It is a cube-shaped structure in Mecca that is considered holy.

Langar

It is a place where people contribute their labour and help the needy through acts such as cooking food for them at the gurudwaras.

Angad

Meaning - My own limb , Guru Nanak Dev said that Lehna (one of his disciple) as Angad instead of his own son who is not inclined towards spirituality.

Ntim

Word

Dan

Charity

Isniin

Ablution

Sevii

Service

Simran

Prayer

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