Sikhism | |
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ਸਿੱਖੀ | |
Classification | Indian |
Scripture | |
Theology | |
Governance | Panj Takht |
Region | Predominant religion in Punjab, India (58%), and widespread worldwide as minorities (Sikh diaspora) |
Language | Punjabi Sant Bhasha[4] Khalsa bole[5] |
Headquarters | Akal Takht, Amritsar, Punjab, India |
Founder | Guru Nanak |
Origin | 15th–16th century CE Punjab region, Indian subcontinent |
Separations | Ravidassia |
Number of followers | 25–30 million (referred to individually as "Sikhs" or collectively as the "Sikh Panth")[6] |
Sikhism | |
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ਸਿੱਖੀ | |
Classification | Indian |
Scripture | |
Theology | |
Governance | Panj Takht |
Region | Predominant religion in Punjab, India (58%), and widespread worldwide as minorities (Sikh diaspora) |
Language | Punjabi Sant Bhasha[4] Khalsa bole[5] |
Headquarters | Akal Takht, Amritsar, Punjab, India |
Founder | Guru Nanak |
Origin | 15th–16th century CE Punjab region, Indian subcontinent |
Separations | Ravidassia |
Number of followers | 25–30 million (referred to individually as "Sikhs" or collectively as the "Sikh Panth")[6] |