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Sikh Religion

Flag of Sikh religion

by Jorge Candeias

The triangle flag with orange field and blue symbol is the flag of the Sikh religion.
David Kendall, 8 July 1998

A minor quibble, I would consider it highly probable the orange would be saffron, it being the colour used by Khalistan supporters for their turbans as a sign of protest.
Knut A. Berg, 9 July 1998

The saffron triangle flag of the Sikh religion is called a 'nishan sahib' and can be seen flying above any gurdwara (Sikh temple) - 'nishan' means 'mark' or 'flag' and 'sahib' is a term of reverence. The mast that bears the flag is covered in saffron or dark blue cloth at all times.
Yow Hong Chieh, 22 February 2002

This web page provides an extensive PDF document detailing, among other things, the proper way in which to display or process with the 'nishan sahib' and occasions which warrant the hoisting of the flag, brief construction details, symbolism, history, and the importance of the flag to the Sikh community.
Yow Hong Chieh, 22 February 2002

Right-angled variants
Sikh Vaisakhi flag usage

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Right-angled variants

by Dean McGee, based on the image above by Jorge Candeias

In the Vancouver area, there are several Sikh temples. In fact, on Vaisakhi there are two parades by different groups in Surrey alone. The more yellow flag with the bright blue/purple "Khanda&q