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10 KEY FACTS ABOUT VAISAKHI

The Khalsa was created on Vaisakhi in 1699 and is celebrated by millions of Sikhs the world over

The Panj Pyare (five beloved), were all of different castes, signifying the Khalsa views the entire human race as one.

Guru Gobind Singh Ji created the Khalsa by initiating the Panj Pyare (five beloved) in a new ceremony. The Khalsa collective is the eternal physical embodiment of the Guru.

As well as initiating his Sikhs through baptism, Guru Gobind Singh Ji also asked his Sikhs to baptise Him too.

Initiated Sikhs were given a distinct physical identity to adhere to; Kesh (unshorn hair kept in a turban), Kirpan (dagger), Kanga (wooden comb), Kashera (undergarment) and Kara (iron bangle).

Guru Gobind Singh Ji realigning power to His people in a rare case of a leader giving powers to his followers.

Sikhs celebrate Vaisakhi through Nagar Kirtans (Neighbourhood Hymns). These processions involve prayer recital and serving food.

Initiated Sikhs are to be a sant-sipahi (saint-soldier).

Approximately 30 Nagar Kirtans will take place all over Britain, with areas such as Birmingham and London attracting thousands of people. Nagar Kirtans attract 1,000 to 90,000 people at each event.

Sikhs were given the names Singh (for men) and Kaur (for women) to use after the creation of the Khalsa, names previously only royalty carried.