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	Nishan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Nishan Sahib, or the flag is made of cotton or silk cloth and triangular in shape, symbolizes sovereignty.
		The color of Nishan Sahib during this phase of the Sikh history was white.
		It is this Nishan Sahib that is referred to in the daily prayer of the Sikhs asking for its immortality.
	www.sikh.net /SIKHISM/Nishan.htm (294 words)

	This month's featured article at www.sikh-history.com
		ANANDPUR SAHIB RESOLUTION: Aanandpur Sahib Resolution is the name given to the manifesto of Shiromani Akali Dal (the supreme-most organisation of the Sikhs), passed by the organisation, on October 16-17, 1973.
		Akal Takht Sahib's verdict in the cases of the petitions made by individuals, is also known as Hukamnama, but if the issue in the petition regards the whole of the Sikh nation, then it must be sanctioned by the Sarbat Khalsa (the Sikh nation as a whole).
		JHOOLDE NISHAN REHAN PANTH MAHARAJ DE:Literally it means: "the flags of the Sikh nation may always flutter." It is a Sikh national supplication that "the Sikh nation might always remain sovereign" and the distinct identity and the entity of the Sikh nation may always be conserved (by the Almighty).
	www.sikh-history.com /sikhhist/archivedf/feature-dec2000.html (6708 words)

	Dur Desh (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Nishan Sahib is a triangular, saffron coloured flag flown outside of Sikh Gurudwara's (temples).
		The Nishan Sahib is hydraulically operated with a press of a button the mast comes down at ground level and rises again into the sky of Canada.
		The colour of Nishan Sahib during advent of the Sikh’s history was white.
	durdesh.net /news/PrintArticle88.html (425 words)

	Nishan Sahib
		Nishan Sahib is the pride of the Sikhs.
		Nishan Sahib is the ensign of harmony between the Shiv and Shakti (Maya) - God and Mundane factors).
		Mostly, display of a Nishan Sahib means that the place is related to the Panth (The Sikh Word) and is open to the public.
	www.sikh-history.co.uk /nishan_sahib.htm (4447 words)

	GeetSangeet.COM
		Nishan Sahib or the Sikh flag is the symbol of sovereignty of Sikh ideology.
		The Nishan Sahib is a saffron-coloured (kesri) triangular piece of cloth with Sikh insignia, the Khanda, in the middle in blue colour.
		The Nishan Sahib is often situated near the entrance to the Gurdwara, standing firmly on a platform, overlooking the whole building.
	diljani.com /geetsangeet/sikhism/sikh_flag.php (343 words)

	Glossary
		Bhai Sahib carries Guru Granth Sahib on the head and Chaur Sahib is waived over by another Sikh and Guru Granth Sahib is placed on the Manji Sahib (centrally located along one side of Divan-hall).
		Nishan Sahib signifies that the Gurdwara is God’s house and sends open invitation to all human beings (children of One Almighty God) to join in the worship of One Almighty Waheguru.
		Nishan Sahib has achieved recognition as Khalsa Nation Flag and it is carried by the each of the Panj Piyaras during the Nagar Kirtan.
	homepage.ntlworld.com /adsingh/Glossary/glossary_contents.htm (1287 words)

	Sri Harimandir Sahib, Amritsar, Punjab - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
		On the same axis of the temple and the causeway is the Akal Takht Sahib, the highest seat of authority in the religious hierarchy of the Sikhs, which stands facing the principle entrance.
		On the northern side of the Akal Takht Sahib is the Shaheed Baba Gurbaksh Singh Ashton, Thara Sahib associated with Guru Tegh Bahadur and the two Nishan Sahib.
		On the northern side of the Akal Takht Sahib is the Shaheed Baba Gurbaksh Singh Ashtan, Thara Sahib associated with Guru Tegh Bahadur and the two Nishan Sahib.
	whc.unesco.org /en/tentativelists/1858 (1445 words)

	Nishan Sahib - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Nishan Sahib (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		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.
		This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.
	encyclopedia.farlex.com /Nishan+Sahib (129 words)

	The Sikh Flag - Nishan Sahib:Gateway to Sikhism
		Sikhs show great respect to their flag as it is, indeed, the symbol of the freedom of the Khalsa.Nishan Sahib is a triangular shaped Kesri (Dark Yellow or blue) coloured cloth with or inscribed on it in the middle hoisted on a pole below a steel Khanda.
		Nishan Sahib on Pole of suitable height is hoisted on all Gurdwaras.
		Once, Nishan Sahib bearer named Bhai Alam Singh fell in the hands of Mughal enemy forces during a battle.
	allaboutsikhs.com /basics/sikhsymbols02.htm (320 words)

	Sikh Missionary Society(U.K.) - Articles - Ensign of Dignity
		Nishan Sahib is an expression of authority, has spiritual tones, and it commands a high level of respect.
		Nishan Sahib is the ensign of harmony between the God factor and Shakti - Maya; the world-factor.
		Nishan Sahib is of the saffron color - pleasant, bright, and glowing reddish-yellow, representing purity (spirituality), courage and bravery.
	www.gurmat.info /sms/smsarticles/essaysonsikhvalues/ensignofdignity (5254 words)

	VOICEONLINE.COM (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Nishan Sahib is a symbol of the ascendancy and freedom of the Khalsa.
		The two Nishan Sahibs in front of the Akal Takhat convey the theory of Miri and Piri-Shakti and Bhakti to the world, but the Nishan Sahib of Piri is higher than that of Miri indicating the superiority of Bhakti over Shakti.
		The Nishan Sahib is the honour and reverence of the Khalsa Panth.
	www.voiceonline.com /voice/050312/khalsa.php (766 words)

	Panthic Weekly: Police Continues To Harass Former Freedom Fighter (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Nishan Singh is also being accused of working to revive the Khalistan movement in Punjab.
		Nishan Singh stated that he had no connection to militancy and that for the past 3 years that he had been doing seva at the Kalanor Gurdwara Sahib.
		He says the militants did visit the Gurdwara Sahib and he reported it to the police at that time, so therefore the case against him by the police is false and baseless.
	www.panthic.org /news/125/ARTICLE/2853/2006-10-25.html (589 words)

	Guru Gobind Singh Gurdwara (Bradford) Nishan Sahib,Diwan Hall,Langar Hall
		The Nishan Sahib is the holy flag at the entrance to the Gurdwara and acts as a welcome banner to visitors signifying the house of the Guru Granth Sahib Ji.
		The Guru Granth Sahib Ji is the 11th Guru of the Sikhs and serves as the source of spiritual and moral guidance.
		The Guru Granth Sahib Ji is treated as a living Guru and in the evening the Guru Granth Sahib Ji is wrapped in clean cloth and respectfully carried on someone's head to the Sach Khand.
	www.bradfordgurdwara.com /gd0402_gurdwara_layout.htm (426 words)

	Sikh Emblems
		Mostly these 'Nishan Sahibs' are found flying upon the Guruduaras which are basically the Sikh 'Dharmsals' and also where there is a Sikh Congregation or Sikh Domination.
		Apart from the other flags, not only the upper flying portion, the pole of the 'Nishan Sahib' is always kept covered from top to bottom.
		On the top of the pole on which the 'Nishan Sahib' flies, there is provided a metal cut or molded Khanda.
	www.gurbaniguru.com /Emblems.htm (1012 words)

	Bhangrapale Nishan Sahib
		The holy flag of the Sikhs is called "Nishan Sahib".
		It bears an emblem of a centerally placed double edge sword, around which there is a circular wapon called "Chakkar", flanked by two swords, represting the saintly and kinghtly characteristics of the Sikh Nation.
		The Nishan Sahib has always been masted to fly high above all the crises and diversities.
	www.btinternet.com /~bhangrapale/nishan.htm (215 words)

	The Sikh Symbols
		Nishan Sahib is the name given to the flag which is seen flying outside every Sikh Gurdwara (Temple).
		The flagpost also has a khanda or spear on top and is usually covered with the same cloth as the flag.
		The use of the Nishan Sahib was first introduced by Guru Hargobind.
	www.sikhtempledallas.org /youth/symbols.html (250 words)

	Main The Sikh Center (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Worshipers who come into the presence of the Granth Sahib remove their shoes and cover their heads as a sign of respect to the spirit of the Guru, or holy teacher, who is believed to be enshrined within.
		The presence of a Gurdwara is often marked by the construction of a Nishan Sahib, a flagpole from which a saffron pennant is flown.
		In terms of rank, the most important Gurdwara of all is the Har Mandir Sahib, the Golden Temple of Amritsar (located in Northern India), built by Guru Arjan Dev in 1605 to house the original copy of the Guru Granth Sahib, which he had prepared.
	www.sikhcenterhouston.org /main.htm (472 words)

	SYMBOLOGY
		After this last and the final change to Sikhism which took 239 years, the final finishing touch was also given to the Nishan Sahib (Sikh standard) by adding double-edged sword (Khanda) and a Chakar to it.
		In Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple complex) there are two standards side by side rising from the same platform, tied together near the top, one towards Harmandir Sahib is for the spiritual power and the other towards Akal Takht for temporal power.
		The Nishan Sahib for Harmandir Sahib is higher at the top than the other.
	www.sikhreview.org /june1995/symbology.htm (890 words)

	Gurdwaras
		Harmandir Sahib is the most famous and world known Gurdwara.
		Guru Gobind Singh Ji stayed here for nearly a year and prepared the Guru Granth Sahib Ji by revising and recompiling scriptures and this revised version is the eternal Guru of the Sikhs..
		Hazoor sahib is a very important Gurdwara in the City of Nanded in Maharashtra.
	www.infoaboutsikhs.com /gurdwaras.htm (507 words)

	Sikh Sacred and Ceremonial Objects - ReligionFacts
		The Guru Granth Sahib is kept under a canopy and on a throne, covered in decorative cloths (rumalas) at night, and a chauri (whisk) is waved over it while it is being read.
		The Nishan Sahib ("respected emblem") is the Sikh flag.
		The Nishan Sahib is flown outside gurdwaras (temples) and often inside as well.
	www.religionfacts.com /sikhism/things.htm (641 words)

	Re: SantSiphai:American Flag flies higher then Nishan Sahib
		It is therefore the responsibility of the khalsa to defend the honor of the Nishan Sahib which represents the sovereignty of the Guru and the Khalsa panth
		There is also a picture of blood still “seeping” thru the marble from the shaheeds of the 84 attack on Harmandir Sahib.
		I am hardly an expert on the Nishan Sahib but this little paragraph-which I pulled from the net- it is a good short summary….
	sikhnet.com /sikhnet/discussion.nsf/0/242EE96ED56A0C8687256D4F00189044 (789 words)

	Hemkuntsahib.com - SIKH SYMBOLS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Thus, Khanda Sahib is insignia of Sikh religion.
		Nishan Sahib is a triangular shaped Kesri (Dark Yellow or blue) coloured cloth with or inscribed on it in the middle hoisted on a pole below a steel Khanda.
		The first two words in the Guru Granth Sahib and one of the cornerstones of Sikhism.
	www.hemkuntsahib.com /ssymbol.htm (614 words)

	York Business Centre - Nishan Sahib
		The Royal Sikh Standard was raised and flown at Gurdwara Sahib York Centre on June 3 2001.
		It was introduced in the Sikh nomenclature during the time of, and by Nanak VI- Guru Hargobind Sahib (1595-1644), where the Sikh Flag was an integral part of the Sikh Court during the time of Nanak III - Guru Amardas.
		After the martyrdom of Nanak V, the flag that fluttered atop Sikh Institutions was a kesri (saffron) coloured flag with two kirpans (of miri and piri).
	www.yorkbc.com /nishan.htm (591 words)

	Articles: Terms Used In The Sikh Religion (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Chakur A circular steel weapon; one of the symbols of Sikhism; depicted on the Nishan Sahib.
		Gurmukhi The script in which the Guru Granth Sahib is written, and which is the script used for writing Punjabi.
		Nishan Sahib A saffron or blue flag with the Sikh symbols of the chakar and two khandas.
	www.sikhstudy.com /A15tere.html (606 words)

	Das Dharam (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Nishan Sahib is a very powerful symbol which consists of a metal pole with a symbol of the rosary and sword at the very top of the pole.
		The pole is dressed in white cotton cloth and the concrete base, the jyoti, is a lighted flame.The exact location for the Nishan Sahibs are chosen that have clear power points.
		Members of the organization volunteer their services to wash the Nishan Sahib (the M\mission flag) with a purification ceremony of kachi lassi (water and milk) while a prayer is recited.
	www.dasdharamonline.com /organization.htm (489 words)

	Sikhism - Questions, Answers, Fun Facts, Information
		The Nishan Sahib is an orange flag which flies outside the Gurudwara.
		On the Nishan Sahib is the Sikh holy symbol.
		The Nishan Sahib is the flag bearing the Sikh symbol.
	www.funtrivia.com /en/Religion/Sikhism-11581.html (1196 words)

	Panthic Weekly: Understanding the Sikh Rehat Maryada (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The cloth of the flag should be either of xanthic or of greyish blue colour and on top of the flag post, there should either be a spearhead or a Khanda (a straight dagger with convex side edges leading to slanting top edges ending in a vertex).
		During Guru Nanak Sahib’s period, the place where the Sadh Sangat would gather would be called ‘Dharamsaal’.
		Seeing the Nishan Sahib one identifies that food for the mind (Naam Gurbaani) and food for the body (Guru-Ka-Langar) are being offered.
	www.panthic.org /news/132/ARTICLE/1230/2005-04-17.html (641 words)

	COMMENT
		At one time the flag used to have Nishan Sahib on one side and Ek-Onkar on the other side.
		It is necessary for a nishan sahib to be hoisted at every gurdwara.
		The flag itself is of an equilateral triangular form (in the 9 to 5 ratio), of either saffron of blue colour.
	www.sikhreview.org /december1995/comment.htm (794 words)

	Selayang Sikhs
		During the first battle of Anandpur sahib, Bhai Manh Singh was the Standard Bearer.
		At one point of the battle he was badly outnumbered and killed by the enemy, and the Khalsa Nishan sahib was trampled underfoot.
		During the second battle of Anandpur Sahib, when Bhai Alam Singh was the Standard Bearer, he too came under heavy enemy fire.
	selayangsikhs.tripod.com /articles/jyot.htm (775 words)

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