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About the Sikh attribute tag

 

Trees with this tag are associated with the religion of the Sikhs.

From Wikipedia:

A Sikh is a follower of Sikhism. It primarily originated in the 15th century in the Punjab region of South Asia. The term “Sikh” has its origin in Sanskrit term sisya, meaning “disciple, student” or siksa, meaning “instruction”. A Sikh is a disciple/subject of the Guru.

According to the “Rehat Maryada” (the Sikh code of conduct and conventions), a Sikh is defined as “any human being who faithfully believes in One Immortal Being; ten Gurus, from Guru Nanak Dev to Sri Guru Gobind Singh; Sri Guru Granth Sahib; the teachings of the ten Gurus and the baptism bequeathed by the tenth Guru; and who does not owe allegiance to any other religion”. Sikhs believe in the equality of humankind, the concept of universal brotherhood of man and One Supreme God.

Most male Sikhs have Singh (lion) and most female Sikhs Kaur (princess) as their surname. Sikhs who have undergone the khan_e-k_-pahul, the Sikh initiation ceremony, can also be recognized by the Five Ks: uncut hair (Kesh); an iron/steel bracelet (kara); a Kirpan, a sword tucked in a gatra strap; Kachehra, a type of special shorts; and a Kanga, a small comb to keep the hair clean. Male Sikhs cover their hair with a turban, while female Sikhs may wear a turban or a scarf.

The greater Punjab region is the historical homeland of the Sikhs, although significant communities exist around the world.

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