RS - Sikhism: Key Words

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Official part of worship.
Ceremony
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Follower of a particular teacher.
Disciple
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Religious teacher (one of 10 Sikh religious leaders).
Guru
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Sikh holy book.
Guru Granth Sahib
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Two-edged sword used in some Sikh ceremonies.
Khanda
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Language of Indian area where Sikhism began.
Punjabi
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Follower of the religion Sikhism.
Sikh
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Written form of the Punjabi language.
Gurmukhi
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Ill-treatment because of religion.
Persecution
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Uncut hair.
Kesh
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Small wooden comb.
Kangha
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Type of underwear.
Kachs
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Steel bangle.
Kara
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Short sword.
Kirpan
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Long piece of cloth.
Turban
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The name given to someone who is a full member of the Sikh religion.
Khalsa
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Special mixture if sugar and water.
Amrit
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Ceremony in which people join the Khalsa.
Amrit ceremony
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'Beloved ones' - the first five members of the Khalsa.
Panj Piare
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Special food shared out at the end of Sikh services.
Karah Parshad
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Sikh place of worship - 'doorway to the Guru'.
Gurdwara
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Hall where worship happens.
Diwan Hall
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A place where people cook, eat and share food.
Langar
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The Sikh flag.
Nishan Sahib
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Decorated covering.
Canopy
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Throne (platform for the Guru Granth Sahib).
Takht
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Prayer which ends services.
Ardas
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Special fan, usually made of hair or feathers.
Chauri
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Specially prepared butter.
Ghee
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Person whose job is to lead worship and prayers.
Granthi
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Flat bread.
Chapati
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'Service to'/helping others.
Sewa
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Festival which includes the Sikh new year.
Baisakhi
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Festival of lights.
Divali
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'Fairs' - also the name given to some Sikh festivals.
Melas
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Non-stop reading of the Guru Granth Sahib.
Akhand Path
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Festival celebrating the birth or death of a Guru.
Gurpurb
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Follower of a particular teacher.

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Disciple

Card 3

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Religious teacher (one of 10 Sikh religious leaders).

Back

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Card 4

Front

Sikh holy book.

Back

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Card 5

Front

Two-edged sword used in some Sikh ceremonies.

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