Definition:
Nishan is the Sikh word for flag.
The nishan is raised and flown at every Sikh gurdwara at a prominent spot at the high point of the property when possible.
The flag is made from two colors. Colors used range from yellow to deep orange and royal to grayish blue. Most popular is the Sikh coat of arms in deep blue appliqued onto a bright orange background. The color scheme is sometimes seen reversed. The flag pole is often times covered by cloth of the same color as the flag background. The emblem symbolizes a khanda. Atop the flag pole is either the representation of a double edged sword or a spear head.
Pronunciation: ni shawn (i sounds like the i in fin)
Alternate Spellings: nisan sahib nissan sahib
