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  2. Kirpan - Wikipedia

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    Traditionally, the kirpan was a full-sized talwar sword around 76 cm (30 inches) in length; [2] however, British colonial policies and laws introduced in the 19th century reduced the length of the blade, [3] [4] [5] and in the modern day, the kirpan is typically manifested as a dagger or knife. According to the Sikh Code of Conduct, "The length ...

  3. Five Ks - Wikipedia

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    The kirpan is a dagger which symbolises a Sikh's duty to come to the defence of those in peril. All Sikhs should wear the kirpan on their body at all times as a defensive side-arm, just as a police officer is expected to wear a side-arm when on duty. Its use is only allowed in the act of self-defense and the protection of others.

  4. Kangha - Wikipedia

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    It is to be used twice daily to comb and keep the hair in a disentangled and tidy condition. It represents the importance of discipline and cleanliness to a Sikh way of life and is used to keep the hair healthy, clean, shining and tangle-free. The kangha is tucked under the rishi knot to keep the rishi knot firm and in place.

  5. Katar - Wikipedia

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    The katar is a type of push dagger from the Indian subcontinent. [1] The weapon is characterized by its H-shaped horizontal hand grip which results in the blade sitting above the user's knuckles. Unique to the Indian subcontinent, it is the most famous and characteristic of Indian daggers. [2] Ceremonial katars were also used in worship. [3]

  6. Dogra dynasty - Wikipedia

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    A katar or ceremonial dagger sat below it. Two soldiers holding the flags. ... (meaning "Jammu is the chief of the ... In the turmoil for succession of the Sikh ...

  7. Kara (Sikhism) - Wikipedia

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    The kara was instituted by the tenth Sikh guru Gobind Singh at the Baisakhi Amrit Sanchar in 1699. Guru Gobind Singh explained: He does not recognize anyone else except me, not even the bestowal of charities, the performance of merciful acts, austerities, and restraint on pilgrim-stations; the perfect light of the Lord illuminates his heart, then consider him as the immaculate Khalsa.

  8. Shastar Vidya - Wikipedia

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    Shastar Vidya (Punjabi: ਸ਼ਸਤਰ-ਵਿੱਦਿਆ, romanized: shastarvidiā, meaning "science of weapons" or "art of weapons" [1] [2]), also known as Sanatan Shastar Vidya (Punjabi: ਸਨਾਤਨ ਸ਼ਸਤਰ ਵਿੱਦਿਆ), is a Sikh martial art form dating back to the 17th century.

  9. Dagger - Wikipedia

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    A dagger is a fighting knife with a very sharp point and usually one or two sharp edges, typically designed or capable of being used as a cutting or thrusting weapon. [1] [2] Daggers have been used throughout human history for close combat confrontations, [3] and many cultures have used adorned daggers in ritual and ceremonial contexts. The ...