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Kara - Kakar - Sikh Bangle

Kara - Sikh Bangle

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Definition:

The kara is a steel or iron bangle worn on the wrist and is one of five kakar, the articles of faith required to be worn by the Amritdhari Sikh, a Sikh who has been initiated into the order of Khalsa.

  • The kara is a bracelet made of pure steel or iron.
  • The kara is to be worn on the body by the Amritdhari at all times.

Pronunciation: ka da
Alternate Spellings: karra
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