Sikh and Punjabi

The Sikhs are devotees to Sikhism, Sikhism is the youngest of the world’s religion with 25 million followers. Sikhism is only five hundred years old. The founder of Sikhism is Guru Nank, he was born in 1469. Guru Nank spoke a message of “Ek Ong Kar”: we are all one, created by the One Creator of all Creation. Guru Nank was the first of the ten Gurus in Sikhism. Throughout my research I have discovered what each Guru represents to the Sikh community and where Sikhism originated from. The appearance of Sikh devotees is a very important part of the Punjabi Sikh culture. Sikhs are very misunderstood in America and when people see images of Sikhs they are often mistaken for Muslims or terrorists, which often times leads to hate crimes. I’ll be focusing on the history of the Sikhism, Sikhs appearance, ethnocentrism, and cultural relativism. In the end I would like my audience to have an understanding of the Sikh religion, ethnocentrism, and cultural relativism.

Fabrics used for doing Kashmiri embroidery are silk, wool, cotton, and threads used are wool and silk.

The bride's parents will not eat before the wedding in order to remain pure, and the groom's future sister-in-law will attempt to steal his shoes; if successful, he has to pay her ("Indian Wedding Traditions and Customs", n.d.). During the ceremony, the bride's saree is tied with the groom's scarf to show unity; they then participate in a tradition called the mangal pheras, where the couple circles the ritual fire four times and run back to their seats - the first one to get back rules the household ("Indian Wedding Traditions and Customs", n.d.). The groom then helps the bride touch seven betel nuts with her right toe while reciting seven vows; seven married women on the bride’s side of the family pass the couple and whisper blessings to bride ("Indian Wedding Traditions and Customs". n.d.). Afterwards, the bride's brothers carry her out and she leaves for the home of the groom, where she has to spill a bowl of rice with her right foot to signify wealth and say she accepts responsibilities as bride ("Indian Wedding Traditions and Customs",

Sikhism is the fifth largest religion in the world is five hundred years old. Like Hinduism, Sikhism also

Guru Nanak Dev Ji and Jesus Christ share teaching of hope and inspiration to their followers. Sikh believe in God and that he is the creator of the universe and you must live a clean righteous life in order to attain eternal life. Another similarity is Guru Nanak Dev Ji left with God for three days. While spending that time with God he learned his laws and what it takes to have eternal life. After having spiritual enlighten he went out spread the message about God and having purpose for your life.

In the mountains and a few of the valleys bordering Pakistan, a fringe effect of the Indian monsoon, coming usually from the southeast, brings moist maritime tropical air in summer. Afghanistan has clearly defined seasons; summers are hot and winters can be bitterly cold. Summer temperatures as high as 49 °C have been recorded in the northern valleys. Midwinter temperatures as low as -9 °C are common around the 2000-m (6600-ft) level in the Hindu Kush. The climate in the highlands varies with elevation. The coolest temperatures usually occur on the heights of the

First some information on what are the monsoons? The article “Encyclopedia of Modern Asia” explained very well on what the monsoons are. Monsoons are seasonal winds that happen usually between april and september. They are caused by the winds that come from the warm southern indian ocean winds that bring humid heat and uncontrollable rainfall. They often bring several feet of rainfall.

Winter temperatures are usually -10 degrees °F, and the summer temperatures are usually 50 degrees °F. Because of these strange weather conditions, it has affected the way humans live there in many ways. For example, the weather conditions affect humans by making them find some sort of warmth. This causes humans that live here have warm coats and heaters for going out in the cold. Humans also have made light sources to find their way around in the dark winters, and they have adapted to going to sleep in the light when it is summer.

October to April forms the coolest season. The temperatures vary from 70s to the mid-80s F and humidity is low. From May to September forms the hottest season. As the inland desert is blown by the hot Khamsin wind, temperatures increases. Temperatures vary from mid-80s F to a high 110s F. There is limited annual average amount of precipitation with the northern and mountainous part of the country receiving 380 mm and the coastal region receiving 130 mm annually. The duration between January and March forms the rainy season with the most of the precipitation falling in quick short burst. Periodic flash floods that devastates areas and the population living near the sea level results due to this erratic rainfall. Agricultural produce and domestic animals are as well swept by these heavy

The Bharata Natyam is a dance performed by a woman. Typically, the female acts out a poem about a young woman falling in love with the God Krishna. Using gestures, facial expression, and dance, the woman portrays the love she develops for Krishna. Eventually in the dance, the woman invites the god Krishna into her house. Malavika Sarukkai, a woman who performs Bharata Naryam, describes this invitation from the woman as her inviting Krishna into her spirit, her inner self rather than her physical house. This dance is also a metaphor for the love between man on earth and God. This dance is a way of honoring the God Krishna and is well respected by all in society. Another dance performed by Indian cultures is Bhangra. Bhangra is a folkdance from the Punjab area of India in which men have elaborate clothing including a turban and other accessories. Bhangra was typically performed by male farmers to celebrate the harvest during festivals but has increased popularity outside of India and now occurs at various other events like weddings and New Year celebrations. It has become a way for those not living in India to remember their heritage and past as it was a crucial component to their

In fact, summer is always famous for its high temperature and sunshine. Summer will have a longer day length and a warmer weather than other

I was always fascinated at the extravagant colors, bells, jewelry, and the overall costume as a whole. Although costumes contribute to Indian cultural identity, it can also be used as an indicator of social status (Shukla). This could be because the fancier outfits indicate more wealth. One part of the costume is the pallu, which is very colorful and drapes over the torso before being tucked into a kamarbandh. The pallu is very significant and has intricate designs. In addition, the material is very fancy and depending on how one wears the pallu, it can have different meanings. One reason why women cover their head with a saree pallu is for religious purposes; this is a way to obtain maximum divine grace and blessings. Another reason women cover their head with a saree pallu is to contain the humility and respect for others in their own mind. This meaning suggests that Indian culture is very aware of how they treat people around them and also how everyone is perceived to others. Furthermore, covering the head with a saree pallu at a temple shows respect for Deities. This suggests that Indian culture really respects their Gods and uses their attire to worship their Gods. In Kathak, women usually wear a lehenga choli, which is a long skirt with a wide, circular cut that extends with each

From December to February is summer. From March to May, fall. From June to August, winter. And from September to November is

Description: Dances are usually preformed at pow wows (modern day gatherings) or in the past have been done at many if not most of the ceremonies held by the tribe. The dances happen in large groups all holding instruments and chanting or singing. As they do this the group will move in a counter clockwise motion on beat creating a being as one. The songs will usually consist of short chants that are then either repeated or changed just slightly to form a long performance. The whole tribe will gather together to do these dances.

Ancient India has numerous important factors but among all of them, the one that remains the most fascinating to many is fashion. Ancient India’s fashion includes many styles that are still worn in modern India today. The fashion of ancient India also slightly differed in the north and the south regions. Some factors of India’s fashion are the bright colors of the clothing and the bright jewelry worn to accompany the clothing. Additionally, India is known for its detailed embroidery that adds a touch of ”jadoo” which is Hindi for “magic”. Ancient India has a very unique, and traditional culture which is demonstrated in Indian fashion.