The Sikh Initiation Ceremony of Amritsanchar Illustrated

The Panj Pyaras Impart Gurmanter to the Initiates

Blessing the Initiate with Gurmanter

Photo © [Gurumustuk Singh Khalsa]

Panj Pyara Impart Gurmanter to Initiates

In one voice, the panj pyaras in one voice, reverberate "Waheguru", the Sikh name for God which means wonderful enlightener. This method of reciting Waheguru is refered to as gurmanter, the Guru's mantra. The initiates repeat in like manner.

• Amritsanchar, the Sikh Initiation Ceremony of Rebirth
• Panj Pyara and Khalsa Initiates with Guru Granth Sahib
• The Panj Pyaras Give Khalsa Initiates Amrit to Drink
• The Panj Pyaras Sprinkle Amrit into the Eyes Of Initiates
• The Panj Pyaras Sprinkle Amrit Into the Hair Of Initiates
• The Panj Pyaras Impart Gurmanter to the Initiates
• Initiates Drink the Remaining Amrit
• The Panj Pyaras Instruct Initiates In the Code of Conduct.
• A Kettle Drum Announces the Entrance of the Khalsa Initiates
• The Khalsa Initiates Greet the Congregation