The Khanda is found on the Nishan Sahib and on the canopy over the Guru Granth Sahib Ji. The name is derived from the central symbol of a Khanda, which is a special type of double edged sword. A Khanda was used by Guru Gobind Singh Ji when preparing Amrit for the Panj Pyarey (five beloved ones).
The Khanda consists of the following elements: the khanda sword, a circular Chakra, a sword on the left and a sword on the right.
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Khanda – the central double edged sword Represents the creative power of One God. |
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Chakra – circle Represents the omni presence of God and universal brotherhood. By implication the rejection of caste, ritualism, superstitions and racial and gender inequality. Piri – left sword |
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Two edges of the double-edged sword. Represents freedom and justice. This is what the Khalsa Panth stands for. Miri – right sword |
This monument celebrates 300 years of the Khalsa Panth. It is on Leeds Road, next to the Guru Gobind Singh Gurdwara.