Sikhism, since its advent, has looked down upon murti pooja. Guru Nanak himself has called Hindus ignorant for worshipping murtis made of stone, instead of the all-encompassing Almighty God.
The same belief is now being applied to pictorial, cinematographic, and animated depictions of Sikh Gurus, their kin, and other eminent Sikh personalities; by the SGPC.
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Meeri-Peeri In Sikh Panth
Meeri-Peeri is one of the most important principles of Sikhism; Devendra Sharma takes a deep dive into the history of Sikhism to the point of origin of Meeri-Peeri and investigates how far-reaching its effects are on the psyche and conduct of the Sikh Panth.
The Inception of Khalsa
Guru Gobind Singh formed the Khalsa to create a unique Sikh identity while also establishing the Guru Granth Sahib to avoid future clashes.
The earliest historical account of Teg Bahadur’s end and later narratives
The history of Guru Teg Bahadur in modern times is rampant with inaccuracies as the historical sources themselves aren't trustworthy
An unreal moment for our nation
The desecration of the Indian flag is a wakeup for many of us who take our sovereignty for granted.
The mighty myth of Sikhs saving Hinduism
The narrative of Sikhs coming to the aid of Hindus needs to be re-examined.
Is modern day Sikhism a colonial construct?
Sikhism for long was just another sect to come out of Sanatana Dharma but thanks to colonial powers, it has now formed a distinct identity.