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Among the Sikhs, the dastār is an article of faith that represents equality, honour, self-respect, courage, spirituality, and piety. The Khalsa Sikh men and women, who keep the Five Ks, wear the turban to cover their long, uncut hair . The Sikhs regard the dastār as an important part of the unique
Sikh chola is traditional dress worn by Sikhs. It is a martial attire that gives freedom of movement to a Sikh warrior. Sikh chola is also unisex attire, and may also be decorated with heavy embroidery all over it. It is meant to be either yellow, white or electric blue with many pockets to hold matchlocks [8] and other weapons.
The Sikh turban, known mainly as the dastar but also the dumalla, is used to show others that they represent the embodiment of Sikh teachings, the love of the Guru and dogma to do good deeds. [27] The Gurus ensured that both men and women are able to wear a turban, which shows another action of equality.
A Sikh wearing Kachera, after taking a bath in a holy water pool (Sarovar) at Golden Temple Amritsar. The Sikh Code of Conduct states "For a Sikh, there is no restriction or requirement as to dress except that he must wear Kachera and turban." [1] Kachera is a drawer type fastened by a fitted string round the waist, very often worn as an underwear.
Other communities wear hats similar to the fez or the more common Bucharian styled kippah. Rekel coats are worn by Hasidic lay men during weekdays, and by some on the Sabbath. Some Ashkenazi Jewish men wear a frock coat during prayer and other specific occasions. It is commonly worn by Hasidic rabbis and Jewish religious leaders in public.
Sikhism originated in the Indian subcontinent during the Mughal era and a majority of the Sikh population lives in present-day India, where they form around 2% of its population. Article 25 of the Indian Constitution deems the carrying of a kirpan by Sikhs to be included in the profession of the Sikh religion and not illegal. [ 30 ]
A kara, or kada (Punjabi: ਕੜਾ (), کڑا कड़ा ()), is a steel or cast iron bangle worn by Sikhs and sometimes Indian people of other religions. [1] [2] Sikhism preaches the importance of equality and having reverence for God at all times, which is represented through the five Ks—ceremonial items worn or used by Sikhs who have been initiated into the Khalsa, of which kara is one.
Pages in category "Sikh religious clothing" The following 13 pages are in this category, out of 13 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. D. Dastar;