The identity is comprised of five religious symbols – known as the "5 Ks" – worn by all initiated Sikhs, Gill said. Those include: Kesh, uncut hair symbolizing spirituality; ...

The Sikh population has steadily grown in the U.S. since the late 19th century, contributing to industries like agriculture, health and arts, according to the nonprofit Kaur Foundation ...

Harpreet Singh, co-founder of the Sikh Coalition, a New York-based group that works to protect Sikhs who practice their faith, said the kirpan has symbolic meaning. "It symbolizes a fight against ...

A US Court sentenced Indian American Bhushan Athale to 26 months for hate comments and threats against a Sikh woman.

Baptized Sikhs are required to carry or maintain the five articles of the Sikh faith: kesh (unshorn hair), kara (steel bracelet), kanga (small wooden comb), kachera (undershorts) and a kirpan ...

Two Sikh boys called Taran and Joven explain the 5 Ks that they wear as members of the ... The boys outline the 5 Ks and what they signify. They are Kara, Kachera, Kirpan, Khalsa, Kesh and Kanga.

Sikhism, which was founded by Guru Nanak, is the fifth-largest religion in the world. ... called kesh, of the men and women in my community. Families at a gurdwara in Richmond Hill. ...

Sikhs from all around the world and other social media users reacted angrily to the incident. The video has amassed more than 21,00,000 views, over 56,000 likes and several comments.

Observant Sikhs wear turbans, covering their uncut hair, which they call kesh, as part of their faith. ... Deputy Dhaliwal’s law enforcement work had been a source of pride for his Sikh community.

The Sikh men we spoke to explained how wearing the turban signalled their observance to Sikhism and the life choices this entails, such as the protection of and service to others.

The apex court observed the five Ks in Sikhism -- Kesh, Kara, Kanga, Kaccha and Kirpan -- are well established.