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Sikhism was born in the Punjab area of South Asia, which now falls into the present day states of India and Pakistan. The main religions of the area at the time were Hinduism and Islam.

The Sikh faith began around 1500 CE, when Guru Nanak began teaching a faith that was quite distinct from Hinduism and Islam.  9 Gurus followed Nanak and developed the Sikh faith and community over the next centuries.

• There is only one God
• God is without form, or gender
• Everyone has direct access to God
• Everyone is equal before God
• A good life is lived as part of a community, by living honestly and caring for others
• Empty religious rituals and superstitions have no value

The Five Ks
5 physical symbols worn by Sikhs who have been initiated into the Khalsa.

• Kesh (uncut hair)
• Kara (a steel bracelet)
• Kanga (a wooden comb)
• Kaccha (cotton underwear)
• Kirpan (sword)

The 5 Ks date from the creation of the Khalsa Panth by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699

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