(Punjabi) Double-edged sword (used as Sikh symbol).
double-edged sword used in the initiation ceremony (also used as the emblem on the Sikh flag)
Double-edged sword. When surrounded by a kirpan on each side and a quoit, a symbol of the Khalsa.
The Khanda (, ) is one of most important symbols of Sikhism. Its importance is emphasized by the fact that many Sikh flags, including the Nishan Sahib have the Khanda on them. It is a collection of four weapons commonly used by Sikhs at the time of Guru Gobind Singh.