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  2. Sikh feminism - Wikipedia

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    There is a sense of dignity, respect, power, and bravery which comes from gurus and Sikh warriors having historically worn the turban. By wearing the turban, Sikh women are able to present themselves as strong and faithfully proud. Wearing the turban allows Sikh women to be easily identified as Sikh and differentiates them from those of Hindu ...

  3. Women in Sikhism - Wikipedia

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    According to Sikhism, men and women are two sides of the same human coin. There is a system of interrelationship and interdependence whereby man is born of women, and women are born of man's seed. By these doctrines a man cannot feel secure and complete in his life without a woman, and man's success is proportional to the love and support of ...

  4. Religious clothing - Wikipedia

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    In addition to this, every Sikh man is supposed to wear a turban, while it is optional for women. [20] Piercing of the nose or ears for wearing ornaments is forbidden for Sikh men and women. [21] It is not proper for a Sikh woman to wear veil or keep her face hidden by veil or cover. [22]

  5. Dastar - Wikipedia

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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

  6. Glossary of Sikhism - Wikipedia

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    Short undergarments – one of the Five Ks that a Khalsa Sikh must wear. It is a symbol of self-control. Kaam Lust, one of the 5 vices. Kanga Wooden comb – one of the Five Ks that a Khalsa Sikh must west. It is a symbol of discipline. Kara A loose steel bracelet – one of the Five Ks that Sikhs must wear. It is a symbol of restraint.

  7. Kacchera - Wikipedia

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    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 ...

  8. Five Ks - Wikipedia

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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

  9. Sikh culture - Wikipedia

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    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.