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thumb|Photograph of Sikh soldiers performing a jhatka slaughter, ca.1914–16

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Depiction of a jhatka slaughter by Guru Gobind Singh and his Sikhs to formalize the establishment of the Khalsa order in Anandpur in the year 1699, circa late 19th century.jpg
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  • Etymology
  • Terminology for non-''jhatka'' products
  • Importance in Sikhism
  • Opposition
  • Comparison with Kosher and Halal methods
  • Availability
  • See also
  • References
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thumb|Photograph of Sikh soldiers performing a jhatka slaughter, ca.1914–16

Jhatka ( ) is a method of slaughtering an animal for meat by a single strike of a sword or axe to sever its head within the Sikh religion. This kills the animal almost instantly. This type of slaughter is preferred by most meat-consuming Sikhs.

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