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Khalsa Sirjana Diwas

The birth of the Khalsa Panth on Vaisakhi 1699

A comprehensive quiz on Khalsa Sirjana Diwas - the Panj Pyare, the Amrit Sanchar ceremony, the Five Ks, and the spirit of Guru Gobind Singh Ji's saint-soldier nation.

Published · 6/16/2026

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01
On which date is Khalsa Sirjana Day celebrated every year?
B.13th or 14th April (first day of Vaisakh)Answer
Khalsa Sirjana Day is celebrated on the first day of Vaisakh (13th or 14th April).
02
In which year was the Khalsa Panth established?
C.1699Answer
The Khalsa Panth was established on Vaisakhi 1699 (30 March 1699 / 1 Vaisakh).
03
Which Guru created the Khalsa Panth?
C.Guru Gobind Singh JiAnswer
The Tenth Guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji, created the Khalsa.
04
At which place did the Khalsa Sirjana take place?
B.Anandpur SahibAnswer
It took place at Anandpur Sahib.
05
What was the name of the fort where the Khalsa Sirjana took place?
B.Kesgarh SahibAnswer
The ceremony took place at the fort known as Kesgarh Sahib.
06
Why did Guru Gobind Singh Ji create the Khalsa Panth?
B.To create a nation of saint-soldiers who would protect religion and fight oppressionAnswer
To raise a saint-soldier nation to protect dharma and oppose tyranny.
07
Who was the Mughal emperor at the time of Khalsa Sirjana?
C.AurangzebAnswer
Aurangzeb was the Mughal emperor in 1699.
08
What was the political condition of Punjab around 1699?
B.Mughal oppression, forced conversions, and hostility from hill kingsAnswer
Mughal oppression, forced religious conversions, and hill kings opposing the Gurus marked the period.
09
What were the Guru's followers called before 1699?
C.Sikhs or GursikhsAnswer
Before 1699 they were called Sikhs or Gursikhs.
10
Which event of 1675 inspired Guru Gobind Singh Ji to create the Khalsa?
D.The martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji for religious freedomAnswer
Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji's martyrdom in 1675 for the freedom of others' faith inspired the creation of the Khalsa.
11
Approximately how many people gathered at Anandpur Sahib on Vaisakhi 1699?
C.80,000Answer
Sikh sources record around 80,000 people gathered.
12
What did Guru Ji do after addressing the congregation?
C.He came out with an unsheathed sword and asked for a headAnswer
Guru Ji emerged with a drawn sword demanding a head from the Sangat.
13
What was the Sangat's first reaction?
B.Silence and shockAnswer
The Sangat was silent and shocked at the demand.
14
Who was the first Sikh to offer his head?
B.Bhai Daya Singh Ji (Daya Ram)Answer
Bhai Daya Ram Ji (later Bhai Daya Singh Ji) of Lahore was the first.
15
Which city was Bhai Daya Singh Ji from?
A.LahoreAnswer
Bhai Daya Singh Ji was from Lahore.
16
Which caste did Bhai Daya Singh Ji belong to?
B.KhatriAnswer
Bhai Daya Singh Ji was a Khatri.
17
Who was the second Sikh to offer his head?
C.Bhai Dharam Singh Ji (Dharam Das)Answer
Bhai Dharam Das Ji (later Bhai Dharam Singh Ji) was the second.
18
Where was Bhai Dharam Singh Ji from?
B.Hastinapur, near MeerutAnswer
Bhai Dharam Singh Ji was from Hastinapur, near Meerut.
19
Which caste did Bhai Dharam Singh Ji belong to?
A.JattAnswer
Bhai Dharam Singh Ji was a Jatt.
20
Who was the third Sikh to offer his head?
A.Bhai Himmat Rai Ji (Bhai Himmat Singh)Answer
Bhai Himmat Rai Ji (later Bhai Himmat Singh Ji) was the third.
21
Where was Bhai Himmat Singh Ji from?
C.Jagannath Puri, OdishaAnswer
Bhai Himmat Singh Ji came from Jagannath Puri, Odisha.
22
Which community did Bhai Himmat Singh Ji belong to?
C.Kumhar / water-carrier communityAnswer
He belonged to the Kumhar / water-carrier community.
23
Who was the fourth Sikh to offer his head?
B.Bhai Mohkam Chand Ji (Bhai Mohkam Singh)Answer
Bhai Mohkam Chand Ji (later Bhai Mohkam Singh Ji) was the fourth.
24
Where was Bhai Mohkam Singh Ji from?
A.Dwarka, GujaratAnswer
He was from Dwarka, Gujarat.
25
Which community did Bhai Mohkam Singh Ji belong to?
B.Chhimba (cloth printers)Answer
He came from the Chhimba (cloth printer) community.
26
Who was the fifth Sikh to offer his head?
A.Bhai Sahib Chand Ji (Bhai Sahib Singh)Answer
Bhai Sahib Chand Ji (later Bhai Sahib Singh Ji) was the fifth.
27
Where was Bhai Sahib Singh Ji from?
D.Bidar, KarnatakaAnswer
Bhai Sahib Singh Ji was from Bidar, Karnataka.
28
Which community did Bhai Sahib Singh Ji belong to?
D.Nai (barber)Answer
Bhai Sahib Singh Ji was from the Nai (barber) community.
29
What are these five Sikhs collectively called?
B.Panj Pyare (Five Beloved Ones)Answer
They are called the Panj Pyare - the Five Beloved Ones.
30
What is the name of the initiation ceremony started on Khalsa Sirjana Day?
B.Amrit Sanchar / Khande di PahulAnswer
The ceremony is called Amrit Sanchar or Khande di Pahul.
31
Who first prepared the Amrit?
C.Guru Gobind Singh Ji together with Mata Sahib Kaur JiAnswer
Guru Gobind Singh Ji prepared the Amrit with Mata Sahib Kaur Ji.
32
Which vessel was used to prepare the Amrit?
C.A Sarbloh Bata (iron bowl)Answer
Amrit was prepared in a Sarbloh Bata - an iron bowl.
33
Which Banis were recited while preparing the Amrit?
B.Japji, Jaap, Tav-Prasad Savaiye, Chaupai Sahib, and Anand SahibAnswer
The Panj Banis are Japji, Jaap, Tav-Prasad Savaiye, Chaupai Sahib, and Anand Sahib.
34
What did Mata Sahib Kaur Ji add to the Amrit?
D.Patashas (sugar crystals)Answer
Mata Sahib Kaur Ji added Patashas.
35
Why were Patashas added?
B.To balance bravery with humility and sweetnessAnswer
Patashas added sweetness so bravery would be tempered with humility and compassion.
36
What was stirred in the bowl while preparing the Amrit?
B.A Khanda (double-edged sword)Answer
The double-edged Khanda was used to stir the Amrit.
37
After preparing the Amrit, whom did Guru Ji ask for Amrit himself?
C.The Panj PyareAnswer
Guru Ji asked the Panj Pyare to give him Amrit - establishing equality between Guru and Khalsa.
38
What name did Guru Gobind Rai Ji receive after taking Amrit?
C.Guru Gobind Singh JiAnswer
After taking Amrit, Guru Gobind Rai Ji became Guru Gobind Singh Ji.
39
Which principle was expressed when Guru Ji took Amrit from the Panj Pyare?
D.The Guru is the Khalsa, and the Khalsa is the GuruAnswer
The principle 'Guru is Khalsa, Khalsa is Guru' was established.
40
What surname was given to Sikh men after Amrit Sanchar?
B.SinghAnswer
Sikh men received the surname 'Singh' - meaning lion.
41
What surname was given to Sikh women after Amrit Sanchar?
C.KaurAnswer
Sikh women received the surname 'Kaur' - meaning princess.
42
What are the Five Ks (Kakars) given to the Khalsa?
A.Kesh, Kangha, Kara, Kachhera, KirpanAnswer
The Five Ks are Kesh, Kangha, Kara, Kachhera, and Kirpan.
43
What do Kesh represent?
B.Acceptance of God's will and saintly formAnswer
Kesh represent acceptance of God's will (Hukam) and the saintly form.
44
Why is the Kangha worn?
B.For cleanliness and keeping hair tidyAnswer
The Kangha is for cleanliness and keeping hair tidy.
45
What does the Kara symbolize?
C.Unity with God, self-control, and connection with the GuruAnswer
The Kara is a reminder of God, self-restraint, and the Guru.
46
What is the purpose of the Kachhera?
B.Self-discipline, readiness, and moral restraintAnswer
The Kachhera represents discipline, readiness, and moral restraint.
47
What does the Kirpan represent?
B.Protection of the weak and upholding justiceAnswer
The Kirpan stands for protection of the weak and upholding justice.
48
Which of the Five Ks is a weapon?
C.KirpanAnswer
The Kirpan is the weapon among the Five Ks.
49
What are the four major prohibitions for the Khalsa called?
B.The Four Bajjar KurehitsAnswer
They are called the Four Bajjar Kurehits - cutting hair, eating kuttha meat, adultery, and intoxicants.
50
What is the daily practice of reciting Banis called?
C.NitnemAnswer
The daily Bani recitation is called Nitnem.