SIKH

Sikh is the title and name given to an adherent of Sikhism. Many male Sikhs can easily be recognized by their well worn turbans, beards, or steel made bracelets on their right wrists. Steel bracelets are also worn by Sikh women.

The evolution of Sikhs began with the emergence of GURUNANAK as a religious leader and a social reformer during the 15TH CENTURY in place called PUNJAB. Their identity was formalised and weilded into uniform practise by 10TH GURU ,GURU GOBIND SINGH on MARCH 10, 1699. The latter baptised five persons from different social backgrounds to form the social brotherhood of the KHALSA . The first five, PURE ONES , then baptised Gobind Singh into the Khalsa fold.

The Sikhs established a NATION , under RANJIT SINGH , in the 19TH CENTURY in which they were preeminent. They were known for their MILITARY prowess, administrative capabilties, economic productivity and their adaptability to modern western technology and administration.

The Sikhs comprise about two percent of INDIA’S BILLION POPULATION . The greater PUNJAB REGION is the historic homeland of Sikhism. Most Sikhs come from the PUNJAB region of India , although significant communities exist around the world.