The Khalsa was started by the tenth Guru, 'Guru Gobind Singh' in 1699.
The Guru took 5 people into his tent and supposedly killed them.
When the Guru had finished all of the men came out of his tent wearing saffron-yellow robes.
These five men were then called the 'panj piare' the beloved ones.
The group of men were called the 'Khalsa' which translate as the pure ones.
They can only belong to this group if they are without fear and ready to die for their faith
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Amrit
Amrit is a special type of drink it is a mixture of sugar and water.
The amrit is stirred by a two sided sword. (Khanda)
The Amrit is is drunk by everyone in the same bowl this is to show equallity.
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The Sikh Family
Men are called Singh which means lion.
Women are called Kaur which means princess.
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The 5 Ks
Kesh - means uncut hair. Guru Gobind Singh said that the hair should be allowed to grow naturally. It should be combed twice a day.
Kangha - this is a small wooden comb which keeps their hair in place and it is a symbol of cleanliness.
Kara - this is a plain steel bangle worn at the right wrist it is worn as a symbol not as jewellery.
Kirpan - this is a short sword. It reminds Sikhs to fight against evil. A kirpan can only be used in defence.
Kachera - these are short trousers worn as underwear. When the 10th Guru was around people used to wear long loose clothes, he said a new style would be a symbol that they were leaving behind old ideas.
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