Sikh history, fully sourced. Open to all
Sikh history, fully sourced. Open to all
Sikh history, fully sourced. Open to all
What is Sikhism?
Sikhism is a faith founded in 1469 by Guru Nanak Dev Ji, centred on the belief in one divine reality present in everyone (Ik Onkar), and built around honest living, daily reflection, and service to others. See: Foundations & Philosophy.
Why do Sikhs keep their hair?
Uncut hair (Kesh) is one of the Five Ks, the articles of faith adopted by initiated Sikhs in 1699. It represents acceptance of the form one is born with as part of the Creator's will. See: Library > Glossary, Era 1 > Guru Gobind Singh.
What is the Kirpan?
The Kirpan is a ceremonial sword, one of the Five Ks, representing the duty to defend the vulnerable and the courage to stand against injustice. See: Library > Glossary, Era 1 > Guru Gobind Singh.
What happens inside a Gurdwara?
A Gurdwara ("door to the Guru") is a Sikh place of worship where the Guru Granth Sahib is present, prayers and Kirtan are recited, and Langar is served to anyone who attends, regardless of faith or background.
What is Langar?
Langar is the free communal kitchen found at every Gurdwara. It was established as a compulsory practice by Guru Amar Das to ensure everyone — regardless of caste, faith, or status — sits and eats together as equals. See: Era 1 > Guru Amar Das, Philosophy > Vand Chakna.
How is this portal's data verified?
Every entry on the timeline and map is required to carry at least one cited, verifiable source — academic publications, primary historical texts, or recognised Sikh institutions. Entries without a confirmed source are marked as pending and not published.
How can I submit new research?
Use the Contribute page to submit a new entry with its era, location, narrative, and supporting source citations. All submissions go through a moderation queue before publishing — nothing is published automatically.
What is the data schema used?
Every event record includes an ID, category, subject, key event, date, modern location, country, coordinates, historical summary, map layer, icon type, and source citations.
Can I use this content in my curriculum?
Yes. The portal is non-profit and built for education; content is free to use for teaching purposes. Attribution back to Mission Sikhism is appreciated but the core aim is accurate access for classrooms.
Are there downloadable resources?
Yes — the Library page hosts Nitnem prayer downloads, a full academic bibliography, and a glossary of terms suitable for lesson preparation.
Is there a schools program?
A dedicated curriculum-licensing and schools program is planned for a later development phase. Until then, all existing content remains free to use directly.