RELIGIONS
SIKHISM
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Question
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It was created orange because that was India’s favorite color
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It was created orange to stand-out so that people could see the location of Punjab
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It was created orange to stand-out so that people could see the location of the Gurdwara
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It was created orange to stand-out so that people could see the location of the Guru Granth Sahib
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Guru’s standard was saffron, ‘a colour perhaps borrowed from the Rajputs and one that became identified with self-sacrifice and martyrdom, particularly in the Khalsa panth, ‘ as per the Oxford Handbook of Sikh Studies.
Detailed explanation-2: -At that time, Sikhs called the flag Akal Dhuja (undying banner), or Satguru Nishan (true guru’s insignia). Traditional symbol of the Khalsa Panth (corps of initiated Sikhs), the Nishan Sahib can be seen from far away, signifying the presence of Khalsa in the neighbourhood.
Detailed explanation-3: -The universal Sikh symbol is a glyph (called a Khanda) composed of a central, straight-edged sword, symbolizing truth, surrounded by two curved swords representing temporal power and authority, according to about.com. Sikh members are confused if some people are offended by their banner.