Definition of "khanda" []

• A double-edged sword from India, used ceremonially in Sikhism. (noun)
• A religious symbol of Sikhism, having the shape of three swords: a khanda, a chakram and two kirpans. (noun)

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• "However, the court permitted plaintiff to move ahead on his claim that he should be permitted to wear the kara (steel bracelet) and khanda (pendant), possess a second kanga (religious comb), possess longer turbans, remain in contact with religious articles during searches, and that prison religious exercise policies should be re-written to include Sikhs."
• "[586] He is the deified sword, the name being _khanda-aba_ or sword-father."
• "The long cut-and-thrust sword is not uncommon, and also the _khanda_ or double-edged sword."