The 5 K's

Kesh

• Uncut hair
• Grow naturally
• Men not shaving
• Kept clean and combed twice a day

Kangha

• Small wooden comb
• Symbol of cleanliness
• Reminds them that their lives should be organized and tidy.

Kirpan

• short sword
• fight against evil
• used only for defence
• usually 10cm
• kept in case over shoulder

Kara

• bangle
• worn on right wrist
• symbol, NOT jewelley
• reminds Sikhs that there is one God and one truth
• the steel represents strength

Kachera

• short trousers
• worn as underwear
• more practical in battle
• leave behind old ideas (loose clothes)