Sikhism has approximately 27 million followers worldwide, with about 83% of Sikhs living in India
Over 430,000 Sikhs live in the UK
Gurdwara
Sikh holy building, meaning 'doorway to the guru'
Guru Granth Sahib
Sikh holy book, regarded as a living Guru because it contains Waheguru's words
Inside the Gurdwara
Everyone takes off their shoes, covers their heads and sits on the floor to show that everyone is equal and part of the same sangat - the same community
Gurdwara dining area (langar)
Everyone eats together as a sign of equality, no meat is allowed so it's always vegetarian food, and a lot of Sikhs choose to be vegetarian all the time, everyone's welcome to enjoy a meal here, and even to join in preparing the food and washing up afterwards
Naam karan
Naming ceremony where babies are brought to the gurdwara and their name is chosen with help from the Guru Granth Sahib
Amrit sanskar
Ceremony where someone becomes initiated into the Sikh khalsa and promises to live by the teachings, the person will pledge to wear the 5 Ks as a symbol of their dedication to the faith
