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Nihangs or Sikh warriors pose for a photo while holding swords ahead of the birthday celebration of Guru Nanak Dev Ji in Mumbai on November 7, 2022. Gatka is a Punjabi word that translates to wooden sticks, which are used instead of swords. it uses a sword as the main weapon, amongst others. person's spiritual and physical aspect is developed during the learning phase of this ancient art. Gatka was extensively used by Sikh warriors to defend themselves from the atrocities of the Mughals and the British rulers. (Photo by Ashish Vaishnav/SOPA Images/Rex Features/Shutterstock)
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