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🇮🇳 Sikhs in India

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Sikhism originated in Punjab in the 15th century with Guru Nanak Dev Ji's teachings. Over centuries, India became home to the spiritual, political, and cultural evolution of Sikhs — from the formation of the Khalsa to fight against Mughals and the establishment of the Sikh Empire.
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Gurudwaras like the Golden Temple became iconic centers of faith, service, and resilience. Sikh contributions to India's independence, defense forces, agriculture, and industries reflect a legacy of courage, community, and compassion that continues to shape the nation's identity and inspire global Sikh communities today.

🌍 Migration within India

Partition in 1947 forced a massive migration of Sikhs from Pakistan to Indian Punjab and other parts of India. Today, major Sikh populations live not only in Punjab but also in Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Maharashtra.

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Famous Gurdwaras in India

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Kartarpur Sahib
Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur, also called Kartarpur Sahib, is a Sikh temple in Kartarpur, Shakargarh Tehsil, Narowal District, in the Punjab province of Pakistan. It is built on the historic site where the founder of Sikhism, Guru Nanak, settled.
Bangla Sahib Gurudwara
GURDWARA SRI BANGLA SAHIB is situated in the Delhi City. Built in the sacred visit of SRI GURU HARKRISHAN JI to Delhi. At the request of Mughal King Aurangzeb and through the persuasion of Mirza Raja Jai Singh of Amber, GURU SAHIB agreed to come to Delhi.

🏛️ Cultural Identity

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India remains the home of key Sikh pilgrimage sites like Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple), Anandpur Sahib, and more. The Sikh identity—distinct in language, faith, attire, and values—has flourished with the support of vibrant community institutions.
Educational trusts, charitable hospitals, and free community kitchens (langars) exemplify Sikhism’s core values of service and equality. Festivals like Vaisakhi and Gurpurabs are celebrated with deep devotion and cultural richness across Indian cities and villages, reinforcing intergenerational bonds and shared heritage.
Despite global migration, India remains the spiritual heartbeat of Sikhs, anchoring their sense of belonging and purpose, heritage, traditions, and collective spiritual consciousness—rooted in history, sacrifice, resilience, and timeless devotion to faith.

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