GK
INDIAN CULTURE
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What is the Sikh flag called?
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Khanda
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Nishan Sahib
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Kirpan
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Gurudwara
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Nishan Sahib (Gurmukhi: niśāna sāhiba) is a Sikh triangular flag made of cotton or silk cloth, with a tassel at its end. The word, Nishan Sahib means exalted ensign, and the flag is hoisted on a tall flagpole, outside most Gurdwaras.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Nishan Sahib is a triangular flag that represents the presence of Khalsa in the community. It is usually positioned on a pole outside of a Gurdwara.
Detailed explanation-3: -The symbol derives its name from the double-edged sword (also called a Khanda) which appears at the center of the logo. This double-edged sword is a metaphor of Divine Knowledge, its sharp edges cleaving Truth from Falsehood. The circle around the Khanda is the Chakar.
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