The Sikh initiation ceremony also called Khande di Pahul that admits a person to the Khalsa is called Amrit Sanchar.
Amrit Sanchar is the initiation ceremony through which a Sikh formally joins the Khalsa, the community established by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699. During the rite, initiated Sikhs drink amrit, prepared while prayers are recited and a double-edged sword is used in the preparation. Participants commit themselves to Sikh discipline and the responsibilities associated with the Khalsa.
The ceremony is open to people who are prepared to follow its obligations; it is not simply an automatic birthday ritual for every Sikh child. Some Sikhs choose initiation as adults, while others never undergo Amrit Sanchar.
Amrit Sanchar is distinct from Anand Karaj, the Sikh marriage ceremony, and from langar, the communal meal served at gurdwaras. The terms are often encountered together in descriptions of Sikh community life but refer to different practices.