kirpan

The kirpan is a blade that Khalsa Sikhs are required to wear as part of their religious uniform, as prescribed by the Sikh Code of Conduct. Traditionally, the kirpan was a full-sized talwar at around 76 cm long; however, British colonial policies and laws introduced in the 19th century reduced the length of the blade, and in the modern day, the kirpan is typically a dagger between 5 to 12 inches. According to the Sikh Code of Conduct, "The length of the sword to be worn is not prescribed", but must be curved and single edged. It is part of a religious commandment given by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699, founding the Khalsa order and introducing the five articles of faith which must be worn at all times. A kirpan is held in a holster known as a gatra, which is worn over the right shoulder and across the body.

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Kirpan

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Kirpan medium

Kakaars x3

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No weapons but kirpans

Kirpan and kara

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Type	Subtype	Date	Description	Notes	Source
commons	image		Kirpan		Commons
commons	image		Kirpan with ruler		Commons
commons	image		Kirpan with cutlery knife		Commons
commons	image		Kirpan medium		Commons
commons	image		Kakaars x3		Commons
commons	image		Kirpan small		Commons
commons	image		No weapons but kirpans		Commons
commons	image		Kirpan and kara		Commons
commons	image		Kirpan11		Commons