FIVE SYMBOLS OF SIKH FAITH
KESH:or uncut hair is regarded as a symbol of saintliness. The hair is tied up and covered with a turban by men or a top knot by young boys. Some women also choose to wear it.
KHANGHA: or the comb is necessary to keep the uncut hair clean and tidy. It is usually made of wood.
KADA: or the steel bracelet is a reminder of the universality of God and to refrain from acts of evil. A Kara is worn on the right wrist.
KACHHEHRA: or shorts must be worn at all times and symbolises modesty and moral restraint.
KIRPAN: or the sword is the emblem of courage, self-respect and self-defence. In the U.K. Sikhs are allowed to wear a kirpan as a religious emblem - on average about 6 inches long.
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