Sikh Words

Rumalla A cloth to cover the holy book when it is not being read
Chauri A fan to wave above the holy book
Manji Cushions on which the holy book rests
Gurdwara Place of worship
Granth Collection
Guru Spiritual leader
Gurbani Hymns
Kirtan Hymn music
Sewa Service to others
Panjab Area of Northern India where Sikhism began
Punjabi The language of the Panjab area
Ragi Musicians who play the kirtan
Nishan Sahib The Sikh Flag
Langar Free kitchen...the communal meal shared by all.
Baisaki Spring Festival celebrating the formation of the Khalsa
Sikh Disciple or follower
Gurpurb Celebration for the main events in the lives of the ten Gurus.
Amritsar Important Sikh city where the Golden Temple is
Khalsa The Sikh fellowship


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