Kangha

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Kangha is a small wooden comb that serves as one of the Five Ks in Sikhism, symbolizing cleanliness and discipline for initiated Sikhs.

All labels observed (1)

Label Occurrences
Kangha canonical 4

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Statements (30)

Predicate Object
instanceOf Sikh article of faith
comb
religious symbol
associatedWith Amrit Sanchar
Amrit Sanchar
surface form: Khalsa initiation
culturalSignificance daily reminder of cleanliness
daily reminder of self-discipline
frequencyOfUse daily
hasType small comb
keptIn hair
languageOfName Punjabi language
surface form: Punjabi
material wood
partOf Five Ks
Sikh identity
purpose to keep hair clean
to maintain order and discipline in personal appearance
relatedConcept personal hygiene
spiritual discipline
religion Sikhism
religiousStatus mandatory for initiated Sikhs
religiousTradition Khalsa code of conduct
scriptOfName Gurmukhi
symbolizes cleanliness
discipline
usedBy Khalsa
surface form: Khalsa Sikhs

initiated Sikhs
wornBy Sikh men
Sikh women
wornWith Kesh
unshorn hair

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Referenced by (4)

Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.

Khalsa symbol Kangha
Kachera relatedTo Kangha
Panj Kakke consistsOf Kangha