Author Topic: The Nihangs and their Thundering words (Read 12967 times)

Kudrat Kaur · « **on:** April 01, 2011, 09:52:23 PM »

MEANING OF NIHANG-
Nihang is a Persian word meaning crocodile.
Nihangs constitute an order of Sikhs who, abandoning the fear of death, are ever ready for martyrdom and remain unsullied by worldly possessions. A Nihang is one who has nothing and is free from anxiety. The order is said to have been founded by Guru Gobind Singh himself as a fighting body of the Khalsa

TWO DIVISIONS AMONG NIHANGS

1. Nihang of the Buddha Dal with traditional "Dastar Bunga" turban, mostly worn on occasions such as Hola Mohalla.

2.Nihang of Taruna Dal with traditional turban known as "Dastar Bunga".

Most interesting thing i find about them is their language.. this is so interesting.. :smile:

Like many nomadic communities, the Nihang Singhs have through the centuries developed a distinguishable dialect. This language is historically known as GarrGaj Bole ('The Thundering Language') of the Khalsa.

It combines a mixture of Punjabi, Hindi, Persian and other dialects used in the various regions of Punjab.