answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

every baptised sikh wears a kirpan. it is used for self defense

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What is the Kirpan used for?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

How does Sikh kirpan sword feel like?

a kirpan feels like a rough leather


How do Sikhs wear a Kirpan?

The Kirpan is typically worn at the side, under the clothes.


How long or short can the Kirpan be?

There is no fixed size for the kirpan. But it can be any size from a few inches to3 foot long.


Is a kirpan a head dress?

No, a kirpan (a small sword)is asign that a Sikh is a soldier in "Akal Purakh's (God's) Army" (Akal Purakh de fauj); to maintain and protect the weak and needy and for self defence. Never to be used in anger.


The kirpan is normally worn on a cloth belt called?

The kirpan, in the Sikh religion, is usually worn on a cloth belt known as a gatra.


Is it legal to carry the Kirpan in UK?

no it is illegal


License for a Sikh to carry kirpan?

A license would be a great idea, that way no one could fool around being a Sikh and wearing a kirpan. But so far, there is no such provision. Kirpan is a part of Sikhism. So they do not need a license or whatsoever. They are peaceful people in general.


Who invented the kirpan?

Guru Gobing Singh Ji


What does the Kirpan mixing the Amrit represent?

it is the symbol of strength and valour


What is 5 s k's?

The 5 K's are Kesh Kangha Kachera Kara and Kirpan the Kesh is uncut hair Kangha is a comb the Kachera is specially made underwear the Kara is a steel bracelet and the Kirpan is a sword


Why are Sikhs allowed to carry knives?

Sikhs do not carry knives, but infact a kirpan. A kirpan is one of the 5k's which all 'amrit shacke(loyal followers of Sikhism)' were instructed to wear by the 10nth Guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji.


What are the nine rules in Sikhism?

the 5 k's, kesh, kangha, kirpan, kara, kachera.