The Sikh's believe in a very close and personal relationship to their Guru. Guru Nanak. He is their god and is praised as the one and only supremacy in their religion.

The symbol of their religion is a "KHANDA"
http://www.norwichinterfaith.co.uk/sikh.gif

Beliefs:

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A. Prayers: repeated multiple times each day.
B. Worship: Sikhs are prohibited from worshipping idols, images, or icons.
C. Temples: There are over 200 Gurdwaras (temples, shrines or holy places) in India alone. The most sacred is Harmandir Sahib, the Golden Temple, at Amritsar. However, all places where the Sri Guru Granth Sahib is installed are equally holy.
D. The Five K's: These are clothing practices followed by stricter Sikhs, called Khalsa saints:
1.Kesa (long hair, which is never cut). This term is sometimes used to refer to the turban that is used to cover the hair.
2. Kangah (comb)
3. Kacha (short pants)
4. Kara (metal bracelet)
5. Kirpan (a ceremonial dagger)
E. Drinking of alcoholic beverages in small amounts is acceptable. However, drinking to the point of intoxication is forbidden.
F. Smoking is forbidden.
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Source(s):
http://www.religioustolerance.org/sikhism2.htm

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