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34 relations: Amrit Sanskar, Ardās, Aurangzeb, Beard, Bhai Taru Singh, Dastar, Dhoti, Embroidery, Five thieves, Gurbani, Gursikh, Guru Gobind Singh, Guru Tegh Bahadur, Kacchera, Kangha, Kara (Sikhism), Kesh (Sikhism), Khalsa, Kirpan, Mughal Empire, Nihang, Persian language, Punjabi language, Rehat, Sahajdhari, Sevā, Shalwar kameez, Sikh chola, Sikhism, Turban, Underwear, Vaisakhi, Varan Bhai Gurdas, Waheguru.
- Sikh religious clothing
Amrit Sanskar
Amrit Sanskar (translit, pronunciation:, lit. ‘nectar ceremony’) also called Amrit Parchar, Amrit Sanchar, Khande di Pahul, or Khande Batte di Pahul is one of the four Sikh Sanskaars. Five Ks and Amrit Sanskar are Sikh practices.
Ardās
The Ardās (ਅਰਦਾਸ, pronunciation) is a set prayer in Sikhism. Five Ks and Ardās are Sikh practices.
Aurangzeb
Muhi al-Din Muhammad (3 November 1618 – 3 March 1707), commonly known as italics, was the sixth Mughal emperor, reigning from 1658 until his death in 1707.
Beard
A beard is the hair that grows on the jaw, chin, upper lip, lower lip, cheeks, and neck of humans and some non-human animals.
Bhai Taru Singh
Bhai Taru Singh (Punjabi: ਭਾਈ ਤਾਰੂ ਸਿੰਘ; – 1 July 1745) was a prominent Sikh martyr known for sacrificing his life, for protecting his Sikh values, by having had his head scalped rather than cutting his hair and converting to Islam.
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Dastar
A dastār (ਦਸਤਾਰ/دستار, from دستار; dast or "hand" with the agentive suffix -ār; also known as a ਪੱਗ pug, pagg or pugg or ਪੱਗੜੀ pagaṛī in Punjabi) is an item of headwear associated with Sikhism and Sikh culture. Five Ks and Dastar are Sikh religious clothing.
Dhoti
The dhoti, also known as veshti, mardani, dhotar, jaiñboh, or panchey, is a piece of cloth arranged around the legs to resemble trousers.
Embroidery
Embroidery is the art of decorating fabric or other materials using a needle to stitch thread or yarn.
Five thieves
In Sikhism, the Five Thieves (ਪੰਜ ਚੋਰ, pronunciation), also called the five evils or the five vices (Punjabi: ਪੰਜ ਬੁਰਾਈਆਂ paja burā'ī'āṁ), are the five major weaknesses of the human personality at variance with its spiritual essence, and are known as "thieves" because they steal a person's inherent common sense.
Gurbani
Gurbani (ਗੁਰਬਾਣੀ, pronunciation:, lit. the Guru's words) is a Sikh term, very commonly used by Sikhs to refer to various compositions by the Sikh Gurus and other writers of Guru Granth Sahib.
Gursikh
Gursikh (Punjabi: ਗੁਰਸਿੱਖ) is a term used by Sikhs, either to describe any Sikh, or one who is especially devoted to following the Sikh guru, a "pious, observant Sikh". Five Ks and Gursikh are Sikh practices.
Guru Gobind Singh
Guru Gobind Singh (born Gobind Das; 22 December 1666 – 7 October 1708) was the tenth and last human Sikh Guru.
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Guru Tegh Bahadur
Guru Tegh Bahadur (Punjabi: ਗੁਰੂ ਤੇਗ਼ ਬਹਾਦਰ (Gurmukhi);; 1 April 1621 – 11 November 1675) was the ninth of ten gurus who founded the Sikh religion and was the leader of Sikhs from 1665 until his beheading in 1675.
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Kacchera
Kachera (ਕਛੈਰਾ) are an undergarment for the lower body that is specially tailored for shalwar with a tie-knot drawstring worn by fully initiated Sikhs. Five Ks and Kacchera are Sikh religious clothing.
Kangha
A kangha (ਕੰਘਾ/کنگھا) is a small wooden comb that Sikhs usually use twice a day and part of the Five Ks. Five Ks and kangha are Sikh religious clothing.
Kara (Sikhism)
A kara (کڑا (Shahmukhi) कड़ा (Devanagari)) is a steel or cast iron bangle worn by Sikhs. Five Ks and kara (Sikhism) are Sikh religious clothing.
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Kesh (Sikhism)
In Sikhism, kesh or kes (Gurmukhi: ਕੇਸ) is the practice of allowing one's hair to grow naturally without cutting. Five Ks and kesh (Sikhism) are Sikh religious clothing.
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Khalsa
Khalsa (ਖ਼ਾਲਸਾ) refers to both a community that considers Sikhism as its faith,, Encyclopaedia Britannica as well as a special group of initiated Sikhs.
Kirpan
The kirpan (pronunciation: kɪɾpaːn) is a curved, single-edged blade that Khalsa Sikhs are required to wear as part of their religious uniform, as prescribed by the Sikh Code of Conduct. Five Ks and kirpan are Sikh religious clothing.
Mughal Empire
The Mughal Empire was an early modern empire in South Asia.
Nihang
The Nihang (also spelt as Nihung lit. "Crocodiles") or Akali (lit. "Immortals"), also known as Dal Khalsa, is an armed Sikh warrior order originating in the Indian subcontinent.
Persian language
Persian, also known by its endonym Farsi (Fārsī|), is a Western Iranian language belonging to the Iranian branch of the Indo-Iranian subdivision of the Indo-European languages.
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Punjabi language
Punjabi, sometimes spelled Panjabi, is an Indo-Aryan language native to the Punjab region of Pakistan and India.
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Rehat
Rehat (Punjabi: ਰਹਿਤ, alternatively transliterated as Rehit, Rahit, or Rahat) refers to the rules and traditions which govern the unique Sikh lifestyle and determines correct Sikh orthodoxy and orthopraxy. Five Ks and Rehat are Sikh practices.
Sahajdhari
A Sahajdhari (Punjabi: ਸਹਜਧਾਰੀ; Meaning "spiritual state of equilibrium adopter"; alternatively spelt as Sehajdhari) Sikh is a person who believes in Sikhism but is not an Amritdhari.
Sevā
(also transcribed as) is the concept of selfless service that is performed without any expectation of reward for performing it. Five Ks and Sevā are Sikh practices.
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Shalwar kameez
Shalwar kameez (also salwar kameez and less commonly shalwar qameez) is a traditional combination dress worn by men and women in South Asia, and Central Asia.
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Sikh chola
Sikh Chola is traditional dress worn by Sikhs.
Sikhism
Sikhism, also known as Sikhi (ਸਿੱਖੀ,, from translit), is a monotheistic religion and philosophy, that originated in the Punjab region of India around the end of the 15th century CE.
Turban
A turban (from Persian دوربند, durband; via Middle French turbant) is a type of headwear based on cloth winding. Five Ks and turban are Sikh religious clothing.
Underwear
Underwear, underclothing, or undergarments are items of clothing worn beneath outer clothes, usually in direct contact with the skin, although they may comprise more than a single layer.
Vaisakhi
Vaisakhi, also known as Baisakhi, marks the first day of the month of Vaisakh and is traditionally celebrated annually on 13 April and sometimes 14 April.
Varan Bhai Gurdas
Varan Bhai Gurdas (Gurmukhi: ਵਾਰਾਂ ਭਾਈ ਗੁਰਦਾਸ vārāṁ bhā'ī guradāsa; meaning "ballads of Bhai Gurdas"), also known as Varan Gyan Ratnavali, is the name given to the 40 ''vars'' (a form of Punjabi poetry) which is traditionally attributed to Bhai Gurdas.
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Waheguru
Waheguru (translit-std, pronunciation:, literally meaning "Wow Guru", figuratively translated to mean "Wonderful God" or "Wonderful Lord") is a term used in Sikhism to refer to God as described in Guru Granth Sahib.
See also
Sikh religious clothing
- Dastar
- Dastar bunga
- Dumalla
- Five Ks
- Kacchera
- Kangha
- Kara (Sikhism)
- Kesh (Sikhism)
- Kirpan
- Patka
- Rumāl
- Salai (needle)
- Turban
References
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