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Sikhism
Founded by Guru Nanak (1469); 10 Gurus; Guru Granth Sahib is the eternal living Guru; 25 million Sikhs
Punjab, India ๐ฎ๐ณ 1469 Sikhism & Jainism
Key Facts
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Founded by Guru Nanak Dev Ji (1469โ1539); 10 human Gurus; 11th Guru is the Guru Granth Sahib (scripture)
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Three pillars: Naam Japna (chanting God's name), Kirat Karni (honest labour), Vand Chakna (sharing earnings)
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Golden Temple (Amritsar, 1589): holiest Sikh shrine; serves 100,000 free meals daily; attracts more visitors than Taj Mahal
๐ Did you know? The Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib) in Amritsar serves langar (free community meal) to 100,000 people daily regardless of religion, caste or gender
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Category
Sikhism & Jainism
Country
๐ฎ๐ณ Punjab, India
Year / Era
1469
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Founded by Guru Nanak (1469)