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kirpan
For the same reasons they carry a small ceremonial dagger, called a kirpan.
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The blade of the kirpan is restricted in length to no more than two and one-fourth inches.
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In Sikh tradition, the kirpan represents a commitment to fight evil.
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A single-edged sword is called a kirpan, and its double-edged counterpart a khanda or tega.
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After they are baptized, Sikh males are expected to carry the religious symbol, called a kirpan.
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The kirpan is one of five articles of faith for Sikhs and will be allowed in the London Olympic venues.
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The morcha lasted only till January 31, 1936 when the ban on the full-sized kirpan lapsed automatically.
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That concerned some Sikh parents, who say the kirpan is a nonthreatening item that symbolizes their commitment to fighting against evils, such as greed.
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Sikhs attending the London 2012 Olympics can carry the ceremonial dagger known as a kirpan, but the blade must be less than three inches long.
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- A ceremonial four-inch curved dagger that Sikh men and women are obliged to wear at all times
- The kirpan (/ku026Au0259ru02C8pu0251u02D0n/; Punjabi: u0A15u0A3Fu0A30u0A2Au0A3Eu0A28 kirpu0101n) is a sword or knife carried by Sikhs. It is a religious commandment given by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699 that Sikhs must wear five articles of faith at all times, the kirpan being one of five articles.
- The sword, with which the Khalsa is committed to righteously defend the fine line of the Truth.
- Traditionally, a sabre, but in modern dress, a dagger or small knife worn as a religious symbol by Sikhs who have been baptized and initiated as khalsa. ...
- The small sword worn by baptised Sikhs as one of the five Ks. Their right to carry this weapon is covered by the Race Relations Act, and it is a symbol of their willingness to fight in defence of what they believe in and the continued fight against evil. ...
- Short sword or dagger. One of 5 "k's" of Sikhism
- Ceremonial steel dagger symbolizing determination to defend the truth. One of the Five Ks of the Khalsa.
- A dagger to protect oneself and other weak peoples from aggression.
- Is a short sword. This symbol highlights the fact that Khalsa Sikhs should be prepared to defend the oppressed.
