Five Sikh Symbols

Guru Gobind Singh

The Five Ks are the five items of dress and physical appearance given to Sikhs by Guru Gobind Singh when he gathered together the first members of the Khalsa on Vaisakhi day in 1699. These symbols give Sikhs a unique identity signifying discipline and spirituality. However, these items cannot be reduced to just symbols and must be worn in their full form.

Kesh

Kirpan

Kirpan

Kara

Kara

Kangha

Kangha

Kachhera