For several decades, the Nishan Sahib had a dagger, a shield and a sword on it. In the 19th century, these emblems were replaced by the Khanda which continues to be used till date. (Edited by ...

It cost Rs 22 lakh to build the 3-tonne khanda. Takht Kesgarh Sahib Jathedar Giani Mal Singh and Education Minister Daljeet Singh Cheema were present on the occasion. Cheema said Chief Minister ...

The celebrations of the 350th foundation day of Anandpur Sahib will start on June 17 with a seminar on Bebe Nanaki and the installation of a 70-foot high khanda. Anandpur Sahib was founded by Guru ...

In a move that has invited dismay from all quarters, a group of five head priests has ruled that henceforth, tattooing of Sikh religious symbols like Ek Onkar, Khanda or Siri Sahib on one’s self ...

Anandpur Sahib, June 18: An 81-feet Sikh military ... Kaur on Wednesday unfurled the recently installed 81-foot ‘Khanda’ (double-edged sword) at Panja Piara Park. (Read: Haryana, Punjab ...

New Delhi: Dramatic scenes were witnessed on Tuesday, as thousands of protesting farmers swarmed the Red Fort and hoisted flags on the lower ramparts of the historic landmark. Protesters who ...

The Sikh holy book is called the Guru Granth Sahib. The tenth Guru, Guru Gobind Singh, said that after him there would be no other living gurus. Instead, Sikhs could look at their holy book for ...