That Sikhs can proudly wear a dastar (turban), a kara (steel bangle) and carry a kirpan (religious dagger) anywhere in India is a fact. Another fact is that the only time Sikhs faced an ...

kara - a steel bangle; kesh - uncut hair; kangha - a comb; kaacha - undershorts; and kirpan - a short sword. Some Sikhs, especially men, also wear a turban. All Gurdwaras have a dining area called ...

The initiation ceremony, Amrit Sanchar, emphasised the five Ks (Kesh, Kangha, Kara, Kachera, and Kirpan), which remain integral to Sikh identity. Compilation of the Guru Granth Sahib: He declared ...