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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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    Kangha must be kept by all baptised Sikhs , after a mandatory religious commandment given by Guru Gobind Singh (the tenth Guru of Sikhism) in 1699. This was one of five articles of faith, collectively called Kakars , that form the externally visible symbols to clearly and outwardly display one's commitment and dedication to the order ( Hukam ...

  5. Khanda (sword) - Wikipedia

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    The word khanda has its origins in the Sanskrit khaḍga [3] (खड्ग) or khaṅga, from a root khaṇḍ meaning "to break, divide, cut, destroy". The older word for a bladed weapon, asi, is used in the Rigveda in reference to either an early form of the sword or to a sacrificial knife or dagger to be used in war.

  6. Sikh community organizer says he was denied entry to ... - AOL

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    A Sikh man is speaking out after he said he was denied entry to a Sacramento Kings game at Golden 1 Center for wearing his kirpan, a religious item. Sikh community organizer says he was denied ...

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  8. Dastar bunga - Wikipedia

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    The dark blue tunic and turban (dumalla) surmounted with quoit and dagger were first worn in 1699 at the time of the first Khalsa initiation ceremony of the double-edged sword (khanda-pahul). Next came the turban-flag (farra or farla), which was introduced by Guru Gobind Singh in 1702 during a clash with a Rajput hill king in the vicinity of ...

  9. Massive sword fight breaks out between Sikh groups at Indian ...

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    By EMILY CEGIELSKI A massive sword fight erupted between two rival groups of Sikhs at an Indian temple last Friday. According to a local report, the clash left 12 injured and sent at least three ...