Both Sikhism & Hinduism are religions from India and have close relationships. However there are some differences among these religions such as the method of worship and eating regulations.

Here is a good reference from Wikipedia.

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Since Hinduism is itself an umbrella term encompassing a wide range of sects and religious philosophies, it isn't possible to list differences that would divide Sikhism from all Hindu sects taken together. From the Hindu point of view, however, Sikhism would be considered a nastika or "heterodox" sect as it does not assert the primacy of the Vedas.

Like many bhakti saints within Hinduism, Guru Nanak, together with other elements of Sikh canon, rejected many tenets of Brahmanical Hinduism, such as:

* Sikhism is a monotheistic religion; Sikhs believe there is only one God, who has infinite qualities and names. Hinduism is a diverse system of thought with beliefs spanning monotheism, polytheism, panentheism, pantheism, monism and atheism (see Hindu views on monotheism)
* The Janeo (Hindu sacred thread), or 'confirmation' ritual of Hinduism.
* The Guru Granth Sahib describes many Hindu deities like Shiva and Durga, as false illusions. Sikhs prefer not to worship in Hindu temples or go on Hindu pilgrimages.
* The caste system–Untouchability - Hindu's believe in the caste system which is linked to ones past Karma,(in modern India, caste discrimination is outlawed)10. Sikhism believes ones previous lives Karma do not matter, but what does in this this life determines ones status (however, it is also acknowledged, Sikhism has not totally succeeded in breaking the caste system) 11.
* Sikhs do not believe in going on pilgrimages or bathing at holy rivers.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hinduism_and_Sikhism#Differences

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