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Nishan Sahib

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Nishan Sahib

Flagpole of Sikhism. The Sikh flag, the Nishan, is triangular in shape, saffron in colour, and displays the Sikh symbol, the khanda (double-edged sword) in the centre. The Nishan Sahib can be seen flying in a prominent position at Sikh shrines and all Sikh temples, gurdwaras. At the top of the tall flagpole supporting the flag will be found a second khanda.

Guru Hargobind introduced the use of the Nishan Sahib.
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Amid the chants of "Satnam Waheguru" and repeated slogans of "Bole so Nihal" the Punj Pyaras or, the five Sikh clergies led the parade and carried the Sri Nishan Sahib, the religious flag of Sikhism.
Over a million Sikhs participate in California parade by Asian News International
The Nishan Sahib had initially served the purpose of indicating the presence of a gurdwara and, being fairly high, was visible to itinerant pilgrims from a distance.
Sikhs keep alive tradition of Nishan Sahib by Asian News International
 
 
 
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