write short note on sikhism
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Sikhism is a monotheistic religion, or a religion that believes in one God. The followers are called "Sikhs", and their holy book is the Sri Guru Granth Sahib. An estimated 27 million people are followers of Sikhism, which then makes it the ninth largest religion in the world. A popular place where this religion is practiced is in Asia. Sikhs are usually identified by the Turban (which Sikhs call a Dastaar or Pagri) that they decorate on their heads.
Sikhism was started around 1500 by Guru Nanak Dev, the first of the "Ten Gurus". It evolved to take on a distinct identity and principles in 1699, celebrated by Vaisakhi. This is when Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth guru, started the baptism with Khande di Pahul, and the Sikhs were required to keep the 5 Ks. This is the Khalsa. Sikhism evolved to its final stage with recognition of Shri Guru Granth Sahib as eternal Guru (teacher) of Sikhs. Sikhs henceforth follow only Shri Guru Granth Sahib.