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Sikhism Mini BookPre-K, Kindergarten, & 1st Grade

By: Starlight Treasures

Khanda

Kara

Kirpan

Kanga

Gurdwara

Turban

Sikhism

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Sikhism is the belief in one god.



Sikhism is the belief in one god.

Sikhism is the youngest of the world’s five biggest religions.



Sikhism is the youngest of the world’s five biggest religions.

People who believe in Sikhism are called Sikhs.



People who believe in Sikhism are called Sikhs.

Sikhism originated in India around 500 years ago.



Sikhism originated in India around 500 years ago.

Bay of Bengal

ArabianSea

Color the land green and

the water blue.

Bay of Bengal

ArabianSea

Color the land green and

the water blue.



The flag is orange, white and green.

The Flag of India

The Flag of India

The flag is orange, white and green.



They speak Hindi.

Namaste Hello

Alavida Goodbye

Thank YouDhanyavaad

They speak Hindi.

Namaste Hello

Alavida Goodbye

Thank YouDhanyavaad



The founder of Sikhism is Guru Nanak.



The founder of Sikhism is Guru Nanak.

Sikhism teaches that all humans are created equally.



Sikhism teaches that all humans are created equally.

The symbol of Sikhism is called the Khanda.



The symbol of Sikhism is called the Khanda.

They worship at a temple called the Gurdwara.



They worship at a temple called the Gurdwara.

The Gudwara has four doors to show that it is open to all.



The Gudwara has four doors to show that it is open to all.

The langar is a kitchen where food is served to the

community.



The langar is a kitchen where food is served to the

community.

When they are at thetemple, they take off

their shoes.



When they are at thetemple, they take off

their shoes.

Everyone sits on thefloor at temple.



Everyone sits on thefloor at temple.

The scripture of Sikhism is called Guru Granth Sahib.



The scripture of Sikhism is called Guru Granth Sahib.

Sikhs do not cut their hair. This practice is called kesh.



Sikhs do not cut their hair. This practice is called kesh.

Men will wear turbans to keep their

hair clean.



Men will wear turbans to keep their

hair clean.

The kanga is a small comb that is placed into their hair.



The kanga is a small comb that is placed into their hair.

The kara is a bracelet that reminds them that God is infinite.



The kara is a bracelet that reminds them that God is infinite.

The kirpan is a sword that is a symbol of protecting the weak.



The kirpan is a sword that is a symbol of protecting the weak.

The kaccha is a long undershorts that

stands for discipline.



The kaccha is a long undershorts that

stands for discipline.

When a person is around 15 years old,

there is a ceremony called the Dastaar

Bandi when they first put on a turban.



When a person is around 15 years old,

there is a ceremony called the Dastaar

Bandi when they first put on a turban.

A Sikh wedding ceremony is called Anand Karaj.



A Sikh wedding ceremony is called Anand Karaj.



The Nishan Sahib is a yellow flag that sits outside of every

Gurdwara.

The Nishan Sahib is a yellow flag that sits outside of every

Gurdwara.

Kirtan is the singing of the hymns.



Kirtan is the singing of the hymns.



Sikhism does not have any spiritual leaders. Any man or woman can lead the service.

Sikhism does not have any spiritual leaders. Any man or woman can lead the service.

Baisakhi is New Year’s Day.



Baisakhi is New Year’s Day.

Guru Nanak’s birthday is celebrated each

year.



Guru Nanak’s birthday is celebrated each

year.

Hol Mohalla is a time for athletic contests.



Hol Mohalla is a time for athletic contests.

Meditation is an important practice used

to remember God.



Meditation is an important practice used

to remember God.

Sikhs do not drink alcohol, smoke, fast, or use the caste system.



Sikhs do not drink alcohol, smoke, fast, or use the caste system.



When a baby is born a drop of holy water is placed on its tongue.

When a baby is born a drop of holy water is placed on its tongue.

Nam Karan is a ceremony where the

baby’s name is chosen.



Nam Karan is a ceremony where the

baby’s name is chosen.

The chauri is a ceremonial brush made from horsehair.



The chauri is a ceremonial brush made from horsehair.

Nankana Sahib is the place where the Sikh religion was

founded.



Nankana Sahib is the place where the Sikh religion was

founded.

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