vaisakhi And The Formation Of The Khalsa Flashcards
1
Q
What does Vaisakhi celebrate
A
The start of the Sikh new year and the formation of the Khalsa
2
Q
What happens at Vaisakhi
A
There are parades led by members of the Khalsa and the Nishan Sahib is replaced
3
Q
Which guru formed the Khalsa
A
Guru Gobind Singh
4
Q
What did guru gobind Singh say people should add to their names
A
Boys - Singh
Girls - Kaur
5
Q
What were the first 5 members of the Khalsa called
A
The Panj Piares
6
Q
Why is the formation of the khasla important today
A
It remembers the 5 men who were prepared to die for their faith and shows Sikhs how committed they can be
