What is difference between namdhari and Sikh?

Namdharis are different from the Sikh faith in following a living guru, vegetarianism, a distinct white dress code and turbans and austerity in everyday living. The sect has lakhs of followers in India and abroad.

Are namdhari Sikhs?

Namdhari, also called Kuka, an austere sect within Sikhism, a religion of India. The Namdhari movement was founded by Balak Singh (1797–1862), who did not believe in any religious ritual other than the repetition of God’s name (or nam, for which reason members of the sect are called Namdharis).

When was the namdhari movement started?

12th April, 1857
Satguru Ram Singh, son of a poor carpenter, who was born on 3rd February, 1816 in a small village of Bhaini, around 7 kilometres away from Ludhiana, founded the Namdhari Sect on 12th April, 1857 at Bhaini Sahib. He asked his followers to boycott everything which bore the stamp of the British Government.

What is namdhari wedding?

The Namdhari Wedding is a Punjabi Sikh wedding ceremony. It is the most popular and traditional wedding ceremony in Western India and Pakistan. The Namdhari Sikh wedding follows strict rituals and customs. Weddings are the great occasion of joy and happiness for the whole family.

Are there different types of Sikhs?

There are no different types of Sikhi. There is only one Sikhism. All Sikhs believe in all Ten Guru ji’s and all their banis, accept the Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji as their eternal Guru, believe in One God, do not worship idols and do not have any other religion.

What is a Taksali Sikh?

The Damdami Taksal is a Sikh seminary or school – that was founded by the tenth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Gobind Singh Jee. It was set up to impart the spiritual and profound teachings of Gurbani (Sikh Scriptures) and it has now become a travelling university that imparts many faculties of teaching of Sikhi (the Sikh faith).

Who owns namdhari?

Namdhari Seeds Pvt. Ltd.
Namdhari’s Fresh/Parent organizations