Five Ks
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In Sikhism, the Five Ks are five items that Guru Gobind Singh, in 1699, commanded Khalsa Sikhs to wear at all times. They are: kesh, kangha, kara, kachhera, and kirpan. In Punjabi, they are known as t
Kanga, Kara and Kirpan – three of the five Ks
A Sikh man having Kesh of long beard and head hairs, wearing a turban
Kangha – one of the five articles of faith for the Sikhs
Kara – one of the five articles of faith for the Sikhs
Kirpan
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The kirpan is a blade that Khalsa Sikhs are required to wear as part of their religious uniform, as prescribed by the Sikh Code of Conduct. Traditionally, the kirpan was a full-sized talwar at around
Five Ks
…kãṅghā, a comb for the kesh, usually wood), kara (ਕੜਾ, kaṛā, a bracelet, usually made of iron or steel), kachhera (ਕਛੈਰਾ, kachairā, an undergarment), and kirpan (ਕਿਰਪਾਨ, kirpān, a small curved sword or knife made of iron or steel). In Punjabi, they are known as the Panj Kakkar or Panj Kakke. The Five Ks are not…
Kirpan
Fresco of Bijla Singh from Gurdwara Baba Atal, Amritsar, depicting him holding a kirpan on his waist.
Photograph of kirpan-maker Inderjeet Singh
Sign at a bank in Bangalore prohibiting all weapons except kirpans.