Terminologies related to sikihism

Udaasis	It is a religious, ascetic sect, sampradaya (tradition) which considers itself as denomination of Sikhism, and focuses on the teachings of its founder, *Sri Chand (1494-1643),* son of Guru Nanak Dev.
Nagar Kirtan	Sikhs celebrate Guru nanak jayanti with a procession called Nagar Kirtan.
Janamsakhis	Biographies of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism.
Kaba	It is a cube-shaped structure in Mecca that is considered holy.
Langar	It is a place where people contribute their labour and help the needy through acts such as cooking food for them at the gurudwaras.
Angad	Meaning - My own limb , Guru Nanak Dev said that Lehna (one of his disciple) as Angad instead of his own son who is not inclined towards spirituality.
Ntim	Word
Dan	Charity
Isniin	Ablution
Sevii	Service
Simran	Prayer

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