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

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What do Sikhs waer?

Sikhs wear a kara, kirpan, kaccha, kanga, and kesh to show that they are Sikhs and that they are proud.


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.


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Sikhs wear dasstars,the five k's which are kesh kirpan kanga kara kachrea


Can Sikhs carry a kirpan on a plane?

Yes, Sikhs are allowed to carry a kirpan on a plane as long as it meets the airline's specific guidelines for religious items and is securely sheathed and stored properly during the flight.


Why do Sikhs have swords as the symbol?

Initiated Sikhs (Khalsa Sikhs) carry the Kirpan as part of the five K's which they promise to adhere to on initiation. Kachh (short trousers/underwear), Kara (Steel Bracelet Kangha (Wooden Comb), Kesh (uncut hair), Kirpan (sword).


How do Sikhs get through airport security if they are required to carry a kirpan - a type of knife?

Many Sikhs do not fly for this reason. Sikhs who do fly often remove their kirpan, since they are not flying as a Sikh representative. There have been incidents of Sikhs not attending meetings at government buildings (White House, EU Parliment) due to the security requirements. Since they were attending as representatives of the Sikh faith, they declined to participate rather than removing their kirpans.


Are Sikhs allowed to carry their kirpans on airplanes?

No Sikhs are not allowed to bring their kirpans on a plane because it is seen as a weapon .This can be justified as the aiport security has to check everyone's safety,but still i feel that a small kirpan should be allowed as its mandatory for a baptised sikh to keep kirpan with himself every moment.


Are Sikhs aloud to take there knife on the plane?

yes they are because it is one of the 5k's that a sikh has to keep with them at all times n moreovr sikhs use use their kirpan or sword for the protection of the downtrodden.


What does 5 k in khalsa sikhs miltary organisation?

the five k`s in khalsa panth are - kesh karra kachera kanga & kirpan


Why Sikhs don't have to wear hats?

Sikhs wear turban for safety for their hair and turban is also a identical symbol and regard of Sikh religion. That's why Sikhs don't have to wear hats.


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Kesh[uncut hair] Kanga[wooden comb] Kara[steel/iron bracelet] Kirpan[sword] Kachera[white underwear]


When are the 5ks worn?

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