Growing up is an important part of a Sikh youth's life. It symbolises how a child can blossom to an adult; gaining knowledge about the society and their religion. Most religions celebrate this auspicious part of life and the way in which Sikh's commemorate it is what we are going to explain in our website.  Amrit Sanskar is a sacred ceremony in the Sikh religion which brings him/ her into the Sikh community and brotherhood, or Khalsa Panth.  This should really only be done for people who have reached maturity to enable them to realise the commitment and significance required. This ceremony must only take place in front of the Guru Granth Sahib and in a private room, to prevent any distraction.

Firstly the person must wash their hair, cover it and wear clean clothes, including the 5k's, Kesh, Kara, Kanga, Kirpan & Kaccha, before presenting themselves to the Amritdhari Sikhs, (those who have alread been baptised). During the ceremony, the principles of Sikhism are explained to the person.  Secondly, the Ardas is recited and taking the Hukam (opening of the Guru Granth Sahib to a random page and reading of a hymn). Then Amrit is prepared and is stirred with a kirpan by the five beloved ones while prayers are said.    

The strengths for this ceremony is that it gives the person knowledge and significance towards Sikhism and the world (as communities), however the weakness is that some people may not understand and realize the commitment and dedication required to take part in this ceremony,  and this is actually against Sikhism (as a faith).