SikhWiki
“ | I have learned that the people probably angriest at Wikipedia are Hindus. | ” |
— Larry Sanger, founder of Wikipedia[1] |
Type of site | Online encyclopedia |
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Owner | SikhNet |
Created by | Ash Singh, Gurumustuk Singh Khalsa |
Website | SikhiWiki [archive] |
Commercial | No |
Registration | Optional |
Launched | 2005 |
Current status | Active |
SikhiWiki is an online encyclopedia focused on Sikhism, its philosophy, history, culture, and lifestyle. It is operated by the 3HO organization under its SikhNet umbrella.
SikhWiki is a wiki that has been in operation since 2005.
History
SikhiWiki was launched in 2005 by Ash Singh and Gurumustuk Singh Khalsa. The idea for the website emerged after a television interview highlighted the importance of documenting Sikh history. Inspired by Wikipedia, SikhiWiki aims to provide comprehensive information on Sikhism and is open to community editing.
Content and Features
SikhiWiki covers a wide range of topics related to Sikhism, including:
- Sikh philosophy and teachings
- Historical events and figures
- Cultural practices and traditions
- Sikh scriptures and literature
- Biographies of Sikh Gurus and notable Sikhs
The website also includes images, videos, and other multimedia to enhance the learning experience. As of July 2024, SikhiWiki hosts over 6,359 articles and 10,123 uploaded files, with 93,526 registered members[^1^][1].
Community and Editorial Policies
SikhiWiki encourages contributions from the global Sikh community. The content is maintained by volunteers and is subject to review to ensure accuracy and adherence to Sikh principles. The website promotes a mainstream, normative, orthodox, Khalsa-oriented narrative of Sikhism[^2^][2].
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