10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «KACHERA»
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Kachera in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
Kachera and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
Jon Mayled. In this section you will: • learn about the kachera, the kirpan and
other Sikh symbols • learn about the importance of these symbols • consider how
symbols are used in Sikhism and what can be learnt from this.
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THE SWAN the DEMON and the WARRIOR
Domestic animals grazed, bleated or lazed under the sacred Kachera tree in the
compound. It was a normal day. Some people from nearby villages were
knocking on the entrance twin doors of Kachera. People were confused as they
did not ...
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Oxford Textbook of Palliative Care for Children
The Five Ks are: 0 Kesh, or uncut body hair, which is a symbol of the sacred
nature ofa person's head 0 Kachera, or loose underwear (shorts), which is a
symbol of self-discipline o Kangha, a comb that fastens the hair beneath the
turban, ...
Ann Goldman, Richard Hain, Stephen Liben, 2012
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The Swan, the Demon and the Warrior
twin doors of Kachera. People were confused as they did not expect or anticipate
visitors during that part of the day. Rarely, if ever, working people abandoned
fields to visit residents of other villages unless the matter was urgent. The people
of ...
Kachera. Kachera are short trousers, worn as underwear. They were different
from the long loose clothes that people often wore at the time of the Guru. They
were more practical, and they showed that Sikhs were leaving old ideas behind.
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The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India, ...
Kachera,1 Kachāra (from kānch, glass).—The functional caste of makers of glass
bangles. TheKacherasnumbered 2800 persons in the Central Provinces in1911,
of whom 1800 were found in the Jubbulpore District. The caste say that in former
...
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The Religious Life of Dress: Global Fashion and Faith
The Five 'Ks'9 Their high moral character, courage and loyalty is symbolized by
wearing the five 'Ks': kesh, kangha, kirpan, kara and kachera. Kesh means 'uncut
hair'; Sikhs do not cut or trim their hair or shave and they wear turbans from ...
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Key Beliefs, Ultimate Questions and Life Issues
Sikhs wearing the kangha, kara, kachera and kirpan The kangha The kangha is a
small wooden comb that Sikhs use to keep their long hair tidy. It is a reminder of
the importance of cleanliness and a symbol to remind them to keep their lives in ...
Peter Smith, David Worden, 2003
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Encyclopaedia of the world Muslims: tribes, castes and ...
Caste of India The Kachera, also called Kacher, have both Hindu as well as
Muslim among them. The Hindu bangle-sellers are called Kacher, while the
Muslim bangle-sellers are called Kachera. Both the terms have been derived
from the ...
Nagendra Kr Singh, Abdul Mabud Khan, 2001
KACHER/KACHAR/KACHERA Also called Kacher or Kachera, they have both
Hindu as well as Muslim Kacher among them; the Hindu bangle-sellers are
called Kacher, while the Muslim bangle-sellers are called Kachera. Both the
terms have ...
Kumar Suresh Singh, Anthropological Survey of India, 1998
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «KACHERA»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
Kachera is used in the context of the following news items.
Turbanator Genesis: Namdhari on Rise - The New Indian Express
“Earlier, the dress code used to be very strict, with all players having to wear 'Kachera'. Now the rules have been relaxed, with players wearing ... «The New Indian Express, Jul 15»
Malawi: 'Malawi Is Ready to Legalise Homosexuality,' Mutharika
"The trial of the same sex couple Tiwonge Chimbalanga (AKA Stoneck Kachera) and Steven Monjeza (aka Steven Soko) (reftel)," part of the ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
Vaisakhi parade in South Vancouver offers free food and a …
They can educate you about the five Ks: kesh (uncut hair), kanga (a wooden comb), kara (a metal bracelet), kachera (a cotton undergarment), ... «Straight.com, Apr 15»
Hounslow's streets to become river of orange for annual Sikh festival
... the five Ks which gives Amritdhari, or baptised, Sikhs their unique look: kesh (uncut) hari, kanga (wooden comb), kachera (special breeches), ... «getwestlondon, Mar 15»
UK Sikhs demand statutory code of practice on the 5Ks and Sikh …
Kachera (or kachh or kaccha): special cotton undershorts representing fidelity and morality. • Kesh: uncut hair, which is regarded as a gift from ... «SikhSiyasat.Net, Feb 15»
Op/Ed: The Kachera: One of Five Articles of Faith
(February 2, 2015)—The Kachera is one of the five articles of faith that a baptized Sikh must wear at all times. The Kachera was made part of ... «Sikh24 News & Updates, Feb 15»
Akal Takht flays Amritsar reconversions
... undergo Amrit Sanchar (the Sikh ceremony of initiation), and don all five articles of faith — kesh, kangha, kara, kachera and kirpan,” he said. «Chandigarh Tribune, Dec 14»
Sikh barred from jury duty after refusing to remove religious dagger
... is a reminder for restraint in action and the kachera, an undergarment that indicates a soldier's willingness to be ready for battle or defense at ... «CBS News, Apr 14»
Yuba City Sikh Barred From Jury Duty For Refusing To Remove …
The kachera: An undergarment that symbolizes a soldier's willingness to be ready for battle or defense at a moment's notice. Singh said he ... «CBS Local, Apr 14»
Vaisakhi takes over Surrey
... Ks. They are Kesh (unshorn hair), Kangha (the wooden comb), Karra (the iron bracelet), Kirpan (the sword) and Kachera (the underwear). «Surrey Now, Apr 14»
