Symbol and Dress
The Nishan Sahib flies over every gurdwara, and initiated Sikhs keep the five articles of faith — of which the turban and uncut hair are the most recognised.
The Nishan Sahib, the saffron triangular flag bearing the Khanda emblem, flies over every gurdwara. Initiated Sikhs keep the five articles of faith described under the Rehat Maryada, of which the turban and uncut hair are the most recognised the world over — a visible commitment to identity and equality.1,2,4
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