Sikhism in New Delhi
New Delhi, India is one of the country’s largest and most diverse cities. And while Hindu is the prominent religion throughout India, and inclusive of New Delhi, it is not the only one tolerated or practiced. Sikhism is another prominent religion in the country, and has also manifested into a political position as well. Tourists staying in one of the New Delhi four star hotels is likely to visit a Sikh temple as part of their vacation. They are also extremely likely to visit Hindu temples and monuments, as well as other major religious and cultural landmarks and icons.
Of the organized religions in the world, the Sikh religion is now the fifth largest of them. And while there are many worshippers and followers throughout the world, historically it was primarily centered in the Punjab region of India. It still retains the highest population of Sikhs though after the partition, millions of them are now living in what is called Pakistani Punjab. The religion is generally recognized as a peaceful and contemplative approach to life.
The religion was established and structured around the lessons of Guru Nanak Dev and the following ten successive Gurus. This dates the earliest followers to 15th century. Due to the divine nature of the Gurus, the religion has been known, and sometimes translated as the counsel of Gurus. One of the principle belief foundations of the religion is a belief that God can actually be interpreted as the entire universe, and not a simple anthropomorphic archetype. Salvation is reached primarily through a disciplined meditation and devotion to the name of God and the essential message. Most of the practices are based on the teachings of the ten Gurus of Sikhism and as well as the sacred text of the Guru Granth Sahib.
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