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The Ek Onkar is a Sikh symbol of the unity of God, commonly found emblazoned on Sikh Gurudwaras. Ek Onkar means "God is one," and the symbol is derived from the Sanskrit OM.

Sikh symbols:


Khanda
Eckonkar
Ekonkar
Sikh Kirpan
Kirpan

Nishan Sahib
     

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Sikhism is one of the world's largest religions, blending elements of Islamic and Hindu belief into one egalitarian system.

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