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Test what you know, learn some Punjabi and get colouring!
- Akal Takht
- The “Throne of the Timeless One” in Amritsar, built by Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji. The highest seat of Sikh authority.
- Amrit
- Holy water made with sugar and prayers, given when a Sikh joins the Khalsa.
- Ang
- A page of Guru Granth Sahib Ji (it means “limb”).
- Ardas
- A standing prayer said at the end of a service, asking for blessings for everyone.
- Chaur Sahib
- A fan waved over Guru Granth Sahib Ji as a sign of respect.
- Dastar
- A turban.
- Granthi
- A person who reads from and looks after Guru Granth Sahib Ji.
- Gurbani
- The words and hymns in Guru Granth Sahib Ji.
- Gurdwara
- A Sikh place of worship. It means “door to the Guru”.
- Gurmukhi
- The script (alphabet) used to write Punjabi.
- Gurpurab
- A festival celebrating a Guru’s birth or another important event.
- Kaur
- A name given to Sikh women. It means “princess”.
- Khalsa
- The community of Sikhs who have taken Amrit. It means “pure”.
- Khanda
- The Sikh symbol: a double-edged sword, a circle (chakkar) and two curved swords.
- Kirtan
- Singing hymns from Guru Granth Sahib Ji with music.
- Langar
- The free community kitchen at every Gurdwara.
- Martyr
- Someone who gives their life for what is right.
- Misl
- One of the twelve Sikh groups in the 1700s, each with its own leader.
- Nishan Sahib
- The Sikh flag flying outside every Gurdwara.
- Panj Pyare
- The Five Beloved Ones — the first five members of the Khalsa.
- Punjab
- “Land of five rivers” — the homeland of Sikhism.
- Sangat
- A group of people who gather together to pray.
- Seva
- Selfless service — helping without expecting anything back.
- Singh
- A name given to Sikh men. It means “lion”.
- Waheguru
- A Sikh name for God, meaning “Wonderful Lord”.