Maastarji Crosswords

Sikh & Punjabi crosswords

Free printable puzzles for every age — the Ten Gurus, Sikh history, festivals, and Punjabi words. Print with a numbered grid, clues, and an answer key.

The Ten Gurus

One crossword for the life of each Guru, from Guru Nanak Dev Ji to Guru Gobind Singh Ji.

Sikh History

The Panj Pyare, the Sikh Empire, and the heroes of Sikh history.

Festivals & Calendar

The Nanakshahi months and the festivals of the Sikh year.

Punjabi & Gurmukhi Words

Reading and vocabulary puzzles for young learners of Punjabi.

Articles of Faith

The Five Kakaars and the symbols of the Khalsa.

About Maastarji crosswords

Maastarji crosswords turn the words your family already loves — Waheguru, Khalsa, Vaisakhi, Langar, Kirpan — into puzzles kids actually finish. Each one is hand-built around a single theme so the clues teach as you solve: the Five Kakaars, the Ten Gurus, key Sakhis from Sikh history, the Nanakshahi calendar, and Punjabi Gurmukhi reading words.

Every puzzle is free to print with a clean numbered grid, a full clue list, and a matching answer key for grading. Easy puzzles use short answers and direct clues for ages 6–9 just starting to read. Medium puzzles add longer answers for ages 9–12, and the longer Guru and history puzzles give teens, parents, and teachers a real challenge. Festival puzzles for Vaisakhi, Bandi Chhor Divas, and Gurpurabs make great seasonal classroom warm-ups.

Frequently asked questions

Everything parents and teachers ask about our Sikhi crosswords.

Are these Sikh crossword puzzles free?

Yes. Every crossword on Maastarji is completely free to view online and free to download as a printable PDF. There is no sign-up, paywall, or watermark.

Can I print the crosswords as a PDF?

Yes. Every puzzle has a print-friendly page with a clean black-and-white layout, numbered grid, and clue list — perfect for classrooms, homeschool, and family game nights. Just open the puzzle and click "Print / Download PDF".

Is there an answer key for each crossword?

Yes. Every puzzle has a printable answer key showing the solved grid and every answer with its clue. Open a puzzle and follow the "answer key" link in the Print box, or find the answer-key address printed at the bottom of each worksheet.

What age groups are these crosswords for?

There is something for every age. Easy puzzles suit early readers around ages 6–9. Medium puzzles work well for ages 9–12. The longer history and Guru puzzles challenge teens and adults, including parents, granthis, and teachers. Each puzzle page shows its difficulty and age range.

Do you have Gurmukhi and Punjabi puzzles?

Yes. Our Punjabi puzzles — colours, family names, and the mukta reading words — use Roman spellings of Punjabi words with English clues, so children learning to read can connect the sounds to the words they trace. Find them in the "Punjabi & Gurmukhi Words" section.

What topics do the puzzles cover?

Our crosswords cover the Ten Gurus, the Five Kakaars, Sikh festivals and the Nanakshahi calendar, Sikh history including the Panj Pyare and the Sikh Empire, and Punjabi and Gurmukhi vocabulary for young readers.

Are these suitable for classroom use?

Absolutely. Teachers and homeschool parents use Maastarji crosswords as warm-up activities, vocabulary review, and homework. Print as many copies as you need, and use the answer key to grade quickly — they pair well with our guides, books, and quizzes on the same topics.