Amruth Sanchar or the Khalsa Baptism ceremony involves drinking of Amruth in the presence of five Sikhs who have been previously baptised.The ceremony is held in a quite place with the presence of Guru Granth Sahib.

It was initiated by Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru on the Baisakhi day March 30th 1699.Anybody who plans to undergo baptism should be aware of the commitment and significance of the tradition. Those who have undergone Amruth Sanchar are collectively called Khalsa Sikhs.

A person should wash hair, cover head and wear clean clothes to undergo baptism. He should carry the five symbols, the “five K”s or “Panch Kakka,”which are,

• Kesh: Uncut hair
• Kanga: A small comb
• Kaccha: Short trousers
• Kara: Steel bangle
• Kirpan: Sword

The ceremony is performed by six Amruthari Sikhs, who have been previously baptised. Five Sikhs will conduct the ceremony and the sixth will read the Guru Granth Sahib. The principles of Sikhism are explained to the person undergoing baptism. The sweet sugar water “Amruth” is prepared in a steel bowl and stirred with a kirpan.Verses from Anand sahib are recited followed by Ardas.The Amruth is given to the person to drink five times in cupped hands. It is also sprinkled on the eyes and hair of the person and any left over is drunk by all present. After this the code of conduct as a Khalsa Sikh is explained to the person.Baptised Sikhs should not cut their hairs, consumption of alcohol and drugs are also prohibited.

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