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The Sikh Chola is traditional dress worn by Sikhs. [51] [52] It is a martial attire which gives freedom of movement to a Sikh warrior. [53] There are preserved chola relics and artefacts that were worn by the Sikh Gurus. [54] A particular Khilka-type Chola believed to have belonged to Guru Nanak has garnered considerable attention and study. [55]
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;
This is a warrior style turban which was worn by Sikhs in battle. The "Chand" is a metal symbol consisting of a crescent sword and a double edged sword, it is held in place at the front of the turban by the "Tora" which is woven chainmail cord tied in a pattern within the turban to protect the head from slashing weapons.
It is a martial attire which gives freedom of movement to a Sikh warrior. [ 3 ] [ 4 ] Sikh Chola is also unisex attire, and may also be decorated with heavy embroidery all over it or on the chest. Preserved examples
The original Sikh turban of the Khalsa Fauj, the Dastar Bunga. The Nihang's pharla is being covered at the tip of the turban. Dastar bunga, or turban fortress in Persian, is a style of turban used by a specific sect within the Sikhs, the Akali Nihangs (egoless immortals). As an essential part of their faith the warriors used the turban as a ...
Crowds of people took part in a traditional Sikh procession which travelled between two of Leicester's best-known temples. Nagar Kirtan, one of the major events in the Leicester Sikh community's ...
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 ...
The Sikhs are adherents to Sikhism, the fifth largest organized religion in the world, with around 25 million adherents. [1] Sikh History is around 500 years and in that time the Sikhs have developed unique expressions of art and culture which are influenced by their faith and synthesize traditions from many other cultures depending on the locality of the adherents of the religion.