Anand Karaj: The Sikh Marriage – Raw Data

State of the Panth, Report 2

A survey of 948 self-identified Sikhs from 20 different countries was conducted to summarize the 2017 Sikh population’s understanding of the rights to participate in the Anand Karaj ceremony. The survey showed distinct divides in terms of who may be able to participatespecifically in the Sikh context of marriage. The survey also highlights the discrepancies apparent within the community as well as identifies where institutional educational efforts can be focused.

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State of the Panth
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2018

A survey of 948 self-identified Sikhs from 20 different countries was conducted to summarize the 2017 Sikh population’s understanding of the rights to participate in the Anand Karaj ceremony.

The survey showed distinct divides in terms of who may be able to participatespecifically in the Sikh context of marriage.

The survey also highlights the discrepancies apparent within the community as well as identifies where institutional educational efforts can be focused.

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