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'''Nihangs''' (also: called [[Akali]]s) are a very famous and prestigious armed [[Sikh The Nihangs were also known as Akalis. The term "Akali" is said to be derived from the

...ਰੀ)(Break down—|sh-uh-t-r-ih-y-uh|) means "ਸ਼ਸਤ੍ਰਧਾਰੀ(Carrier of Weapons)".Nihangs consider themselves as Kshatriyas, and that the whole Khalsa is Kshatriya.

Inside the village, the Nihangs have established a small shrine in memory of [[Bhai Bhachittar Singh]].

...rohibited, but ritually consumed in edible form by some Sikhs(mostly Akali Nihangs). Some Akali Nihang groups consume cannabis-containing shaheedi degh (ਭ�

...aisakhi]] in April. Although drugs and alcohol are prohibited in Sikhism, Nihangs are traditionally very fond of bhang, which they call "Sukhni Dhaan" meanin ...es. Bhang was used as a pain killer before and after battle as many of the Nihangs returning would have major injuries. It was also used to give an adrenalin

...include depictions of Chakras stored in their turbans as still done by the Nihangs of today. The ''Chakra / Chakkar'', which was worn by the great martyr [[Ba

In same manner the Akali Nihangs and Nirmala Khalsa created new Sakhis in order to prop their anti-British R ...tails, especially in respect of prophesies. The book is still popular with NIHANGS, who hopefully look forward to the revival of KHALSA rule, and with the Nam

...y. Almost all Sikh warriors used to wear it in the eighteenth century, and Nihangs of today still do.

...This was followed by a raid by the [[Himachal Pradesh]] police in which 11 Nihangs were killed.

...ance as it observes the militarization of Sikh followers into the order of Nihangs (warriors) by Guru Gobind at Anandpur Sahib. ..., and the deft handling of other martial contraptions are displayed by the Nihangs. The festivities close with a ceremonial procession taken through the towns

...goats is also practiced by some sections of Sikhs such as Hazuri Sikhs and Nihangs on certain events of religious significance which is condemned among Sikh S

...at Naushera in 1823, Baba Hanuman Singh Ji became the leader of the Akaali Nihangs, as well as the Jathedar of Akaal Takht Sahib at the age of 68 years old.

...irst, the egg or the chicken, one wonders if the word nishang preceded the Nihangs or vice versa. Generally Nihangs never marry, their only purpose being to live and, if needed, to die in def

Indeed many Akali Nihangs and [[Nirmala]] Sikhs of the 'Samparda Bhindra' (popularly known as ‘Dam

...nandgarh Sahib Gurdwara Shahidi Bagh (under the management of one group of Nihangs) are situated in the village of Lodipur. The area around Kesgarh Sahib is a

...t of Harian Belan is surrounded by many [[Saini]] villages. Traditionally, Nihangs have drawn good number of recruits from Saini community of the region.The v

...s of Sikhs that have received attention, now and in the past. The Akalis, Nihangs and the [[Prasadis]] all follow variants of Sikhism.

==The Nihangs== ...he Nihangs have an unbroken lineage from the time of Guru Gobind Singh ji. Nihangs are said to be the "Ladlian Faujan" (lovable army) of Guru Gobind Singh Ji.

...y of the Sarbloh Granth. The letter would then be taken to the head of the Nihangs, most recently Jathedar Baba Santa Singh Ji. Once Baba ji was satisfied wit

Sukha's By Nihangs thinking that this is pardonable. Amli youth and adult are huge in number.