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Dal Khalsa
The Khalsa army set up on Baisakhi day 1748 and divided up into 11 misls.

Dasam Granth
The book of writings of Guru Gobind Singh compiled after his death by Bhai Mani Singh and finished in 1734.

Daswandh
Giving of one-tenth of ones income to charity.

Deg Teg
The dual responsibility of the Panth to provide food and protection for the needy and opressed.

Dhadi
One who sings the praises of God.

Dharam Yudh
War in the defence of righteousness.

Dharma
Religion or teaching or lifestyle, as in Sikh Dharma.

Diwali
Indian festival also celebrated by Sikhs. From the time of Guru Amar Das onwards Sikhs annually gathered on this day. In 1577 the foundation stone of the Harmandir Sahib was also laid on this day.

Diwan
Congregational worship where Guru Granth Sahib is present.

Doha
Verse form used commonly by Guru Nanak and Kabir consisting of stanzas of two rhyming lines