Sikhism and sexual orientation

[2] Giani Joginder Singh Vedanti of the Akal Takht (the temporal Sikh authority in India) has condemned homosexuality.

[3] The divide between supporters and opponents of LGBTQ rights has become increasingly clear, creating a largely generational rift between older conservatives and younger liberals.

[7] Many Sikh adherents believe the Rehat Maryada is meant to be interpreted and applied to life liberally rather than treated as a binding contract.

According to the Sikh Council UK, We have no objection to same sex couples wanting to make commitments/vows to each other, as they currently do so when they enter civil partnerships.

The 'Anand Karaj' is specifically a Sikh ceremony, when union between a man and a woman is solemnised in the presence of Guru Granth Sahib.

[11] This video defines what it means to be gay, lesbian, bisexual, and being transgender in Punjabi and is targeted to an audience that does not necessarily understand different sexual and gender identities.