KESH :  Uncut hairs is one of the most essential parts of the Sikh faith. A Sikh can be recognised from amongst hundreds and thousands because of his hair and turban. A Sikh must not cut his hair from any part of his body (not only scalp). In Sikh culture kes (hair) invariably means 'unshorn hair'. It is one of the five articles of the Sikh faith. A Sikh shall opt for death when he has to make a choice between "life and hair". There are several instances when such a situation arose e.g. Bhai Taru Singh opting for chopping away of his skull than to get his hair cut, an episode from the life of king Aala Singh of Patiala etc. Those, who choose to cut their hair or trim their beards of moustaches, can not represent themselves as Sikhs.

KANGHA:- Kangha is Sikh comb, with a specific design. It is placed in the Joora of the hair. An initiated Sikh must always have it on his person all the time. It is used for combing and cleaning hair. A Sikh has an obligation to comb his hair at least twice a day.

KARHA:- Karha is one of the five article of Sikh faith. It is made of iron or steel. A Karha of gold or any other metal is not proper because Karha is not an ornament. It reminds the wearer that he/she should not do any evil. As it is in right hand of a male/female, it reminds one to be vigilant to the Sikh ethics and the Sikh Rahitmaryada, while doing anything .

KIRPAN:- Kirpaan (the Sikh sacred sword) is a combination of two words: Kirpa (mercy) and Aan (honour). Thus, the Sikh Kirpaan means: "the defender of the honour of a being". It is a specific Sikh concept. Sikhism grants very high status to Kirpaan but it has to be "soaked in mercy". Kirpaan can never be a weapon of offence. Kirpaan represents Sikh's duty to defend the poor and the oppressed. An initiated Sikh must have Kirpaan on his person all the time throughout his life. Removal of Kirpaan from one's person makes a Sikh liable to religious disciplinary action. While traveling in an aircraft (where the airport authorities do not allow religious rights to the Sikhs), the passengers make a prayer and place the Kirpaan in their luggage to be checked-in. In that case a Sikh can not eat or drink anything before he/she wears the sword again. Also see: Dharam Yudh and Resistance.

KACHHEHRA:- Kachhehra is one of the Five Articles of the Sikh Faith. Kachhehra is Sikh shorts/ drawers, designed and stitched in a specific manner. Kachhehara is a symbol of moral ethic, restraint and control. It also is a symbol of royalty. Kachhehra is obligatory for a Sikh. A Sikh must have it on his person, all the time, till his death. Removal of Kachhehra makes a Sikh liable of Tankhah (disciplinary action).