Namdhari movement

GPTKB entity

Statements (47)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:religious_organization
Sikh reform movement
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Kuka_movement
gptkbp:coreBelief Vegetarianism
Rejection of caste system
Rejection of idol worship
Non-violence
Simple white dress
Prohibition of alcohol and tobacco
Strict adherence to Sikh principles
gptkbp:followedBy gptkb:Kukas
gptkb:Namdharis
gptkbp:foundedBy gptkb:Ram_Singh_Kuka
gptkbp:foundedIn 1857
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Bhaini_Sahib
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Namdhari movement
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Sikhism
gptkbp:leader gptkb:Uday_Singh
gptkb:Ram_Singh_Kuka
gptkbp:notableEvent gptkb:Amritsar_incident
gptkb:Malerkotla_incident
gptkbp:notableFor Community service
Animal protection
Daily congregational prayers
Distinct turban style
Nam (recitation of God's name)
No caste discrimination
No child marriage
No dowry
No dowry system
No extravagant rituals
No female infanticide
No idol worship
No intoxicants
No meat
No superstitions
Promotion of Khadi
Simple weddings
White homespun clothing
gptkbp:opposedBy British colonial rule
gptkbp:originatedIn gptkb:Punjab
gptkbp:scripture gptkb:Guru_Granth_Sahib
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Partap_Singh
gptkb:Jagjit_Singh
gptkb:Bala_Sahib
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Kuka_movement
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6