The 5Ks
What they are?1. Kesh- is the uncut hair that they put in a turban
2. Kangha- a wooden comb that they put in there hair 3. Kirpan- small curved sword 4. Kachera- cotton underwear 5. Kara- steel bracelet |
Importance of each?Kesh- uncut....brings God into lives
Kangha- untangles hair... helps keep life and hair in order Kirpan- not used to attack...only to protect or defend. Kachera- worn to remind them to follow God wherever they go Kara- on wrist....reminder of God |
Symbols
Holidays/Special days
Sacred Days- gurpurbs are the most important holidays.
Gurpurbs- are festivals marking the birthday or the martyrdom of a Guru
Martyrdom-death or suffering of a martyr- person killed because of beliefs
Guru Nanak's Birthday: November 15th
Hola Maholla: March 26th. Celebrated in memory of Guru Gobind Singh. The people do mock battles and military exercises. They do this because it reminds them of courage and defense prepardness
Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur: November 24th
Melas or Fair are the other holidays
Vaisakki- April 14th Thanksgiving for Sikhs. Marks the founding of Khalsa. Many people are baptized this day.
Gurpurbs- are festivals marking the birthday or the martyrdom of a Guru
Martyrdom-death or suffering of a martyr- person killed because of beliefs
Guru Nanak's Birthday: November 15th
Hola Maholla: March 26th. Celebrated in memory of Guru Gobind Singh. The people do mock battles and military exercises. They do this because it reminds them of courage and defense prepardness
Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur: November 24th
Melas or Fair are the other holidays
Vaisakki- April 14th Thanksgiving for Sikhs. Marks the founding of Khalsa. Many people are baptized this day.
Special Places/Temples
Who is a Sikh?
Any man or woman who believes in Sikhism and allows Sri Guru Granth Sahib as there personal Guru is considered a Sikh.
How to become a Khalsa(Baptist Saint/Solider)
How to become a Khalsa(Baptist Saint/Solider)
- Wear all of the 5 ks all the time
- Believes in the Amrit (the Holy water)
- Has been Baptized
- Believes in God (Waheguru)
- Believes in teachings of all of the Gurus.
Food/Drinks
vegetable pakora ( choice of vegetable coated in a mixture and fried)