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Sikh warrior sect
The Nihang (also spelt as Nihung lit. "Crocodiles") or Akali (lit. "Immortals"), is a martial order of Sikhs originating in the Indian subcontinent. Historically
Nihang
Sikh militant (1967–2018)
Liberation Force. Nihang was instrumental in reinvigorating the Khalistan Movement in the 21st century. Nihang died in police custody. Nihang was born in April
Harminder_Singh_Nihang
Nidar Singh Nihang - Scholar and Grandmaster of Shastar Vidya Giani Gian Singh Nihang Akali Kaur Singh Nihang - Dharam Singh Nihang Singh - Nihang Author,
List_of_Nihangs
Ruler of Kotla Nihang Khan
Bhai Nihang Khan (Gurmukhi: ਨਿਹੰਗ ਖ਼ਾਨ, Shahmukhi: نهنگ خاں) was the zamindar ruler of a small feudal estate called Kotla Nihang Khan near Ropar in Punjab
Nihang_Khan
Indian Sikh leader (1755–1846)
known as Akali Hanuman Singh or Amar Shaheed Baba Hanuman Singh, was a Nihang Sikh and was the 7th Jathedar of Budha Dal and Jathedar of Akal Takhat.
Akali_Hanuman_Singh
Indian Sikh scholar (1936–2025)
निहंग सिंघ) was a Nihang theologian, writer, preacher known for exegesis and expositions of Adi Granth and Dasam Granth. Enrolled as Nihang in Budha Dal,
Dharam_Singh_Nihang_Singh
In Sikhism, some Sikhs particularly of the Nihang community use edible cannabis in a religious context. They make use of cannabis by ingestion. It is used
Cannabis_and_Sikhism
Historic site in Punjab, India
Kotla Nihang Khan Fort is a fort located in Kotla Nihang Khan village nearly 3 km from Rupnagar city of Punjab, India. Kotla Nihang Khan was the headquarter
Kotla_Nihang_Khan_Fort
Eating meat among Nihang Sikhs employs technique of Jhatka is practiced by sects within Sikhism when consuming meat that is either hunted or farmed. This
Meat_consumption_among_Sikhs
Suburb in Punjab, Rupnagar, India
Kotla Nihang Khan is a suburb town of Ropar city in Punjab, India. It is famed as the erstwhile principality of the seventeenth-century Pathan zamindar
Kotla_Nihang_Khan
Military unit
Sadhu Singh. Unlike today's Nihang sects and Jathas earlier all Nihangs were in the Budha Dal and ate meat. The Nihangs who hunted boars and deer kept
Sikh_Khalsa_Army
Prominent Sikh leader
Akali Phula Singh Nihang (born Phula Singh; 14 January 1761 – 14 March 1823) was an Akali Nihang Sikh leader. He was a saint soldier of the Khalsa Shaheedan
Akali_Phula_Singh
British scholar and martial artist (born 1967)
Nidar Singh Nihang (Punjabi: ਨਿਡਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਨਿਹੰਗ; born 1967) is a British scholar, martial artist and grandmaster (Gurdev) of the ancient Indian martial art
Nidar_Singh_Nihang
Indian Sikh leader (1928–2008)
Singh (1928–2008) also known as Santa Singh or to Nihang Sikhs as Jathedar Akali Baba Santa Singh Ji Nihang 96 Crori was the 13th Jathedar of Budha Dal, succeeding
Akali_Santa_Singh
Coded language of Nihang Sikhs
bravado-based language variety developed and spoken by members of the Akali-Nihang sect of Sikhism. It has also been described as a coded language. Sant Singh
Khalsa_bole
2023 Indian Punjabi-language film
Mirza Afshar Shivam Sharma as Durlab Parmjeet Singh as Nihang Singh Jathedar Gursher Singh as Nihang Singh The film was theatrically released worldwide on
Mastaney
Indian Sikh leader (1914–1968)
Jathedar Baba Chet Singh (1914–1968) was a Nihang and was 12th Jathedar of Budha Dal after Baba Sahib Ji Kaladhari. He was born in 1914 at Talwandi. His
Akali_Chet_Singh
Religion originating in Punjab, India
various topics, the Sikh Art and Laws of War. Akali Nihangs largely revere this scripture, and many non-Nihang Sikhs reject it as an authentic work of the 10th
Sikhism
Turban worn by Sikhs
a style of turban used by a specific sect within the Sikhs, the Akali Nihangs (egoless immortals). As an essential part of their faith the warriors used
Dastar
Sikh scholar (1886-1953)
scholar of Peshawar. He used to take part in Arya Samaj Debates. He turn Nihang and renamed as Kaur singh at Hazoor Sahib, Nanded. He preached the message
Akali_Kaur_Singh
Joginder Singh, or Baba Joginder Singh is a Nihang Singh and is the 15th Jathedar of Budha Dal after Akali Surjit Singh. He was born in Boparai Kalan,
Akali_Joginder_Singh
Tertiary scripture of Sikhism
an unknown poet. The work is mostly revered by the Nihang sect. As per the traditions of the Nihang Sikhs, the Sarbloh Granth was written at the Sarbloh
Sarbloh_Granth
Hindu ritual of light-waving
offered. Sikhs have Arti kirtan which involves only devotional singing; the Nihang order of Sikhs also use light for arti. Aarti is thought to have descended
Arti_(Hinduism)
Jathedar of Budha Dal
Surjit Singh (1945–2014) or Jathedar Surjeet Singh Akali was a Nihang and the 14th Jathedar of Budha Dal, after Akali Santa Singh. He was born on June
Akali_Surjit_Singh
Secondary scripture of Sikhism
process of the takeover. According to the Nihang Sikh Anup Singh, who was active during the period of the Nihang leader Sahib Singh Kaladhari, the SGPC used
Dasam_Granth
Mythical water dragon in Pakistani folklore
Nihang are mythical water dragons from the Chitrali mythology in northwestern Pakistan. The name "Nihang" comes from the Persian word "nahang" for crocodiles
Chitrali_dragon
Sikh turban style
a style of turban used by a specific sect within the Sikhs, the Akali Nihangs (Immortal Crocodiles). As an essential part of their faith the warriors
Dastar_bunga
Fourth son of Guru Gobind Singh (1699–1704/5)
Veer Bal Diwas. According to one theory regarding the genesis of the Akali Nihang tradition, they stem from Fateh Singh, with their characteristic blue garbs
Fateh_Singh_(Sikhism)
Topics referred to by the same term
Persia and Iran in the 20th century under the Pahlavi dynasty The Immortals, Nihang warriors or Sikh Akalis who have played the pivotal role in Sikh military
Immortal_Guards
Circular throwing weapon
Sikhs at least until the days of Ranjit Singh. Even in present days, the Nihangs wear chakkar on their damalaas and also in the uniform of Sikh Regiment
Chakram
List of banned practices in Sikhism
Damdami Taksal & Akhand Kirtani Jatha also subscribe to this view. The Akali Nihangs have traditionally eaten meat and are famous for performing Jhatka. Thus
Prohibitions_in_Sikhism
Sub-traditions within Sikhism
originated early-on, such as the sects associated with the Chhota Mel and the Nihangs. As per the Bansavalinama, after the death of Guru Gobind Singh in 1708
Sects_of_Sikhism
Sikh scholar and martial artist
Singh 'Sutantar', was a Sikh scholar and martial artist, belonging to the Nihang order, famous for his work on Shastar Vidya. He spent forty years on textually
Gian_Singh_Rab
Naina Singh (fl. 18th century), also known as Narayan Singh, was a Nihang warrior and fifth Jathedar of Budha Dal and a chief of the Shaheedan Misl during
Naina_Singh_(Jathedar)
Sikh hero
and died on 8 December 1705. Nihang Khan had the cremation performed secretly the following night. Nihang Khan Kotla Nihang Khan Fort Sikh Ajaibghar Nabha
Bachittar_Singh
Sikh-Punjabi militant group
Harminder Singh Nihang after the occurrence of many "Anti-Sikh" incidents in the Punjab state by Dera Sacha Sauda. Harminder Singh Nihang remained as the
Khalistan_Liberation_Force
Claws
to kill the Bijapur general Afzal Khan. It is a popular weapon among the Nihang Sikhs who wear it in their turbans and often hold one in their left hand
Bagh_nakh
Family of large reptilian carnivores
Mannge Thapnee ceremony. Sikh warriors known as nihang also have connections with crocodiles. Nihang may come from the Persian word for a mythical sea
Crocodile
Battle of Afghan-Sikh Wars
Gulab Singh to settle the deal and all the Yusufzais fled to the mountains. Nihang Martyrdom and Sikhism Altaf Qadir (2014). Sayyid Ahmad Barailvi. SAGE Publications
Battle_of_Panjtar
Flag representing the Sikh people
mainstream Nishan Sahibs were usually saffron-coloured whilst those flown by the Nihang sect were mostly blue-coloured. In the era of Guru Amar Das, a white-triangular
Nishan_Sahib
Sovereign state of the Sikh Confederacy
The Shaheedan Misl, also known as the Shahid Misl or Nihang Misl, was one of twelve Sikh Misls that later became the Sikh Empire. It held a small amount
Shaheedan_Misl
Lynching at Delhi border
district of Punjab, India. Lakhbir Singh had arrived at the camp of the Nihang Singhs at the Kisan Morcha and proceed to throw a copy of Sri Sarbloh Granth
2021_Singhu_border_lynching
Gurdwara in Kensington, London
maintains relations with the Nihang Dal, the oldest and most established order of Sikhism. Budha Dal, the most mainstream Nihang faction, are enlisted by
Central Gurdwara (Khalsa Jatha) London
Central_Gurdwara_(Khalsa_Jatha)_London
Sikh saying
Singh Nihang Singh. The saying expresses the authority of preaching of Sikh religion by Fateh Singh's "troops". The saying is common among Nihang Sikhs
Fateh_Singh_Ke_Jathe_Singh
Sikh symbol depicting Deg Tegh Fateh doctrine
be confused with the Khanda is the aad chand (lit. 'half moon') of the Nihang, which consists of a khanda sword in the middle of a crescent, aligned with
Khanda_(Sikh_symbol)
Sikh cultural and educational organization
Akal Takht (which is followed in the Golden Temple and Kesgarh Sahib) or Nihang Sikhs. The Sikh Gurus also never restricted the consumption of meat, eggs
Damdami_Taksal
Sikh commander and preacher (1579–1638)
the Ranghreta Dal, and it consists of Nihangs exclusively belonging to the Mazhabi caste, whereas the Nihangs identified with Bidhi Chand, a devout follower
Bidhi_Chand
Nihang Sikh (d. 1865)
Akali Prahlad Singh (died 1865) was a Nihang Sikh and 8th Jathedar of Shiromani Panth Akali Budha Dal. He became Jathedar of Budha Dal in 1846 and also
Akali_Prahlad_Singh
Annual Sikh festival
festival with the use of gulal which has survived into modern times with Nihangs "splashing gulal (red farinaceous powder) on each other and the audience"
Hola_Mohalla
2025 murder in Southampton, England
Nowak. He chose to carry the larger dagger or kirpan as a member of the Nihang order, though expert witness Professor Gurnam Singh said it is not a strict
Murder_of_Henry_Nowak
Violent conflict in Amritsar, India
anti-Sikh orientation and writings." The same Thursday in Amritsar, 250 armed Nihang Sikhs went to a Sant Nirankari conference to "persuade the rival group not
1978_Sikh–Nirankari_clash
Traditional martial art system of the northern Indian subcontinent
ISBN 9781541201682. Nihang, Nidar Singh; Singh, Parmjit (2008). In the Master's Presence: The Sikhs of Hazoor Sahib. Vol. 1. Kashi House. ISBN 9780956016805. Nihang, Nidar
Shastar_Vidya
Acting Jathedar of Akal Takht, Sikh preacher
some Sikh organisations, including the Damdami Taksal and sections of the Nihang orders. The opposition related to the SGPC's procedure for appointing him
Giani_Kuldeep_Singh_Gargaj
Sikh militant from India (1944–1992)
Amarjit Singh Nihang managed to escape. Among those named in the First Information Report (FIR) were Parmar, Wadhwa Singh. Amarjit Singh Nihang, Amarjit Singh
Talwinder_Singh_Parmar
Historical text of Sikhism
by researchers. The text is held high in regard by the Namdhari and the Nihangs. The original author of the work is unclear and there are different theories
Sau_Sakhi
Important figure in Sikhism
Bhai Gurdas. While Guru Hargobind was in jail, Baba Budha reformed the Nihang army, at the time called the Akal Sena, although now it is named the Budha
Baba_Buddha
Indian politician
behavior while dealing with respected government officials. In April 2020, a Nihang Sikh chopped off the hand of a police officer on duty during the COVID-19
Simarjit_Singh_Bains
1823 Sikh–Afghan battle
Afghan-Sikh Wars Fresco in Jammu depicting Akali Phula Singh and his Akali-Nihang warriors giving a last stand to Afghan Ghazi warriors in the Battle of Nowshera
Battle_of_Nowshera
Village in Punjab, India
intertwined and coexisted in some places, such as Kotla Nihang Khan, also in modern-day Punjab. Kotla Nihang Khan Bara culture or Baran Culture Siswal Chamkaur
Bara,_Punjab
Indus Valley Civilisation bronze sculpture
Nagwada Babar Kot Balu Bara Bargaon Bhagwanpura Bhirrana Banawali Rojdi Kotla Nihang Khan Kerala-no-dhoro Mitathal Desalpur Indus Valley sites in Afghanistan
Dancing Girl (prehistoric sculpture)
Dancing_Girl_(prehistoric_sculpture)
Sikh warrior woman (1670–1720)
Guru Gobind Singh at Talwandi Sabo. She may have adopted the garb of a Nihang. When the Guru went to Hazur Sahib she became one of ten other bodyguards
Mai_Bhago
ISBN 9788172052171. Sohan Singh Seetal (1971). Rise of the Sikh Power and Maharaja Ranjeet Singh. Dhanpat Rai. p. 509. Nihang Martyrdom and Sikhism v t e v t e
Battle_of_Amritsar_(1798)
Primary scripture of Sikhism
definitive edition of the latter was completed by Bhai Mani Singh. The Akali Nihang sect of Sikhs consider the Dasam Granth and the Sarbloh Granth as extensions
Guru_Granth_Sahib
Protests in India against three farm acts
desecrater, a Nihang accepted his role in the murder and courted arrest the same day, while the second accused, who also belongs to the Nihang group, was
2020–2021 Indian farmers' protest
2020–2021_Indian_farmers'_protest
Type of headwear
clearing the mind which significance derives from the Golden temple. Akali Nihang Sikhs decorate their blue turbans or Dumalla by wearing small weapons known
Turban
Village in Haryana, India
Nagwada Babar Kot Balu Bara Bargaon Bhagwanpura Bhirrana Banawali Rojdi Kotla Nihang Khan Kerala-no-dhoro Mitathal Desalpur Indus Valley sites in Afghanistan
Bhor_Saidan
Giani Gian Singh, a small number of Nihang women chose to wear turbans. An 1838 watercolour by Emily Eden depicts a Nihang woman with a turban the same size
Sikh_women_and_turbans
Battle of Afghan–Sikh War
(1977). Life and Times of Ranjit Singh: A Saga of Benevolent Despotism. India: V.V. Research Institute Book Agency. p. 32. Nihang Martyrdom and Sikhism
Standoff at the Khyber Pass (1834–1835)
Standoff_at_the_Khyber_Pass_(1834–1835)
sects and communities Sects of Sikhism Khalsa Mina Namdhari Nanakpanthi Nihang Nirankari Sewapanthi Nirmala Ramraiya Udasi Mazhabi Sikh Piara Singh Bhaniara
Sikhism_in_Argentina
Bronze Age civilisation in South Asia
civilisation by the newly freed nation; as apart from Rangpur (Gujarat) and Kotla Nihang Khan (Punjab), the sites remained in Pakistan." Number of Indus script inscribed
Indus_Valley_Civilisation
1821 battle of the Afghan–Sikh Wars
victory, made Hari Singh Nalwa the governor of the entirety of Hazara. Nihang Martyrdom and Sikhism Gupta, Hari Ram (1978). History of the Sikhs: The
Battle_of_Mangal
Sikh military confederation during the 18th century in Punjab
misl Karorasinghia or Punjgarhia misl Nishanwalia misl Shaheedan misl and Nihangs Taruna Dal Bhangi misl Khanaya misl Nakkai misl Ramgarhia misl Sukarchakia
Dal_Khalsa_(Sikh_army)
Udasi saint and founder of Sadh Belo
sects and communities Sects of Sikhism Khalsa Mina Namdhari Nanakpanthi Nihang Nirankari Sewapanthi Nirmala Ramraiya Udasi Mazhabi Sikh Piara Singh Bhaniara
Bankhandi
Sikh prayer
The Practical Sanskrit-English Dictionary. p. 447. ISBN 9788120815681. Nihang, Dharam Singh. Naad Ved Vichar (in Punjabi). India. p. 20. ਐਸਾ ਗਿਆਨੁ ਜਪਹੁ
Japji_Sahib
Type of sword common in Indian martial arts
Khandara was a famous beenkar of 19th century. Many Sikh warriors of the Akali-Nihang order are known to have wielded khandas. For instance, Baba Deep Singh is
Khanda_(sword)
Sikh scholar and linguist
(Akali Nihang). https://www.academia.edu/20313132/The_Thirty_Five_Letters_Pai%E1%B9%85t%C4%ABs_Akhar%C4%AB_By_Dr_Kamalroop_Singh_Akali_Nihang_ Singh,
Kamalroop_Singh_Birk
Religious organization
sects and communities Sects of Sikhism Khalsa Mina Namdhari Nanakpanthi Nihang Nirankari Sewapanthi Nirmala Ramraiya Udasi Mazhabi Sikh Piara Singh Bhaniara
Udasin_Panchayati_Naya_Akhara
current human guru. Tat Khalsa Udasi Nanakpanthi Nirankari Nirmala Sewapanthi Nihang Taksali Mina Ramraiya Namdhari Akhand Kirtani 3HO Sanatan Sikh Ananda Yoga
List of religions and spiritual traditions
List_of_religions_and_spiritual_traditions
City in Punjab, India
On this occasion, Nihangs from all over the country gather for the celebrations. The highlight is a huge procession by the Nihangs, clad in their traditional
Anandpur_Sahib
Religious centre in Sikhism
published by Outlook Magazine). Retrieved 21 September 2023. Nidar Singh Nihang and Parmjit Singh, In the Master's Presence - The Sikhs of Hazoor Sahib
Hazur_Sahib
Five major Sikh temples in India
teachings of the tenth Guru. According to the Budha Dal organization of Nihangs, the Budha Dal is the fifth takht. A proposal for a sixth Sikh takht at
Panj_Takht
Sikh-Afghan battle
Sikhs, Volume 1. S.N. Sarkar, 1939. ISBN 9788121502481. {{cite book}}: ISBN / Date incompatibility (help) Nihang Martyrdom and Sikhism v t e v t e v t e
Battle_of_Pipli_Sahib
Wife of Guru Nanak (1473–1545)
sects and communities Sects of Sikhism Khalsa Mina Namdhari Nanakpanthi Nihang Nirankari Sewapanthi Nirmala Ramraiya Udasi Mazhabi Sikh Piara Singh Bhaniara
Mata_Sulakhni
Sikhs in Cyprus
sects and communities Sects of Sikhism Khalsa Mina Namdhari Nanakpanthi Nihang Nirankari Sewapanthi Nirmala Ramraiya Udasi Mazhabi Sikh Piara Singh Bhaniara
Sikhism_in_Cyprus
1711 battle of Banda Singh Bahadur's invasion of the Hill States
imposing limbs, and delicate grace—evoked the very image of a goddess of love. Nihang Martyrdom in Sikhism Kapoor, Sukhbir (1988). The Ideal Man: The Concept
Battle_of_Bilaspur_(1711)
sects and communities Sects of Sikhism Khalsa Mina Namdhari Nanakpanthi Nihang Nirankari Sewapanthi Nirmala Ramraiya Udasi Mazhabi Sikh Piara Singh Bhaniara
Sikhism in the Republic of Ireland
Sikhism_in_the_Republic_of_Ireland
Colour between violet and cyan on the visible spectrum of light
fifth, and the throat, chakra (Vishuddha). Blue in Sikhism: The Akali Nihangs warriors wear all-blue attire. Guru Gobind Singh also has a blue roan horse
Blue
Sikh subgroup
attaining martyrdom in battle against Mughals in Amritsar. Akali Kaur Singh Nihang - Kaur Singh (formerly known as Puran Singh) was a religious Preacher and
Brahmin_Sikhs
Indian singer and actor (1990–2025)
Afreen Veham Do Ni Sajna (2024 listings) Apne Vyah De Vich (2024) Oh Hai Nihang (feat. Jodha) (2024). Tu Dis Painda — single (2025; Spotify / Apple Music
Rajvir_Jawanda
8th Chief of Khalistan Liberation Force
and became close with Khalistan Liberation Force chief Harminder Singh Nihang. In May 2007, Ram Rahim was accused of hurting the religious sentiments
Harmeet_Singh_(militant)
Indo-Aryan language
popular music associated with Punjabi culture Khalsa bole – coded language of Nihang Sikhs largely based on Punjabi List of Punjabi-language newspapers Punjabi
Punjabi_language
Maharaja Sher Singh and his council in the Lahore Fort in 1841. Nihang Abchal Nagar (Nihangs from Hazur Sahib), 1844. Shows turban-wearing Sikh soldiers with
History_of_Sikhism
Sikh Maharaja, 1801–1839
non-Sikh activities of the Maharaja, upset orthodox Sikhs, including the Nihangs, whose leader Akali Phula Singh was the Jathedar of the Akal Takht. When
Ranjit_Singh
Sikh title
sects and communities Sects of Sikhism Khalsa Mina Namdhari Nanakpanthi Nihang Nirankari Sewapanthi Nirmala Ramraiya Udasi Mazhabi Sikh Piara Singh Bhaniara
Bhai_(Sikhism)
Sikh encyclopaedia
sects and communities Sects of Sikhism Khalsa Mina Namdhari Nanakpanthi Nihang Nirankari Sewapanthi Nirmala Ramraiya Udasi Mazhabi Sikh Piara Singh Bhaniara
The_Encyclopaedia_of_Sikhism
district. The terrorists, who were hiding in the house of Amarjit Singh Nihang, all managed to escape. This act gained Babbar Khalsa and its chief Talwinder
Timeline of the insurgency in Punjab, India
Timeline_of_the_insurgency_in_Punjab,_India
Sikh gurdwara in Patiala, India
a memorial which he entrusted to Nihang Sikhs. Records of a court case in 1870 mention a Guru's garden and a Nihangs' well being in existence here. In
Gurdwara_Dukh_Nivaran_Sahib
sects and communities Sects of Sikhism Khalsa Mina Namdhari Nanakpanthi Nihang Nirankari Sewapanthi Nirmala Ramraiya Udasi Mazhabi Sikh Piara Singh Bhaniara
List of things named after Guru Angad
List_of_things_named_after_Guru_Angad
Battle fought by the Sikh forces
against the Guru. They attacked Anandpur in the early 1685 but were repulsed. Nihang Martyrdom and Sikhism Hari Ram Gupta (1994). History Of The Sikhs Vol. I
Battle_of_Anandpur_(1682)
Sikh community and special group
Vaisakhi parade. Chakram Gatka Khalsa Heritage Memorial Complex Langar Nihang Sects of Sikhism Shastar Vidya Sikh history Rehat Prohibitions in Sikhism
Khalsa
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Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Yeomans.
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Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Laaibah is the Prettiest Women in All the Jannats (Heavens); She will be in Jannat Al Firdous
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Daughter of a swan
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She who eternally resides in the forests of vrindavan Srimati Tulsi Devi
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English
Short form of English Katherine, KATH means "pure."
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