Can a non Sikh become a Sikh?

Of course there is! Anybody can become a Sikh. If you want to follow this path Waheguru will surely bless you to guide you into the right way no matter where you live. An important way to understand more about Sikhism is to arm yourself with knowledge.

What does Sikhism say about adoption?

Sikhism is based on HUMANITY not heritage; It considers your adoption is provideing an opportunity for a child to grow properly with love, guidance and a sense-of – belonging and security . It is a Blessing for the child and yourself too .

How do I start following Sikhism?

Now if you want to be a “Sikh” you should visit a local Gurdwara every Sunday and sit in the Darbar Sahib (place where we pray). Usually, they will have the gutkas and you can follow along, and it usually has an English translation. You can also take Amrit which basically means you are a baptised Sikh.

How many wives can a Sikh have?

The most devotee Sikh women wanted to marry the Gurus and polygamy was legal and common. Not even Gurus, anybody could marry more than one wife. Maharaja Ranjit Singh has 33 certified wives and Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala State has 300 queens. Muslims are allowed to have 4 wives by Islamic law.

Can an NRI adopt a child in India?

India allows OCI, PIO, and foreign families to adopt healthy children, only after the children have been made available to resident Indian and NRI families for a period of 60 days. Government guidelines require all adoptive parents to travel to India to pick up their children.

How do I adopt a Hindu child?

As per the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956 if the party is willing to adopt a child they have to make an application to a child welfare agency. The registration of adoptive parents and child can be done by the agency certified by the Central Adoption Resource Authority in New Delhi.