Emblems of Faith

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Khanda

A symbol of the Sikhs, the Khanda derives its name from the double-edged sword found in the center of the symbol. The sword is a metaphor of divine knowledge. The circle around the Khanda is the Chakar, symbolizing that God is eternal. The two curved swords surrounding the Chakar are kirpans, ceremonial swords and one of the five articles of the Sikh faith.

 

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Nishan Sahib

The flag that waves above every Sikh gurdwara. It is triangular in shape and has the Khanda emblem.

Sikhs in Solano
In 2003, Barbara Smith of the The Vacaville Reporter ran a four part series examining the culture, faith, history and family structure of the local Sikh community. The object was to provide an in-depth look at the Sikh religion, its historical roots and its faithful followers in Solano County. Each part of the series is divided into several sections which can be accessed by first clicking on a highlighted link above, then by using the links on the right hand side of each page.