Kachchhera or Kachchha are specially designed a short shalwar loose undergarments with tie-knot (nada-drawstring) worn by all baptized Sikhs. It is one of the five Sikh articles of faith, called the Five Ks (ਪਂਜ ਕ੍ਕਾਰ), and was given as a gift of love by Guru Gobind Singh at the Baisakhi Amrit Sanchar in 1699. Kachaera must be worn by all baptized Sikhs, after a mandatory religious commandment given by Guru Gobind Singh (the tenth Guru of Sikhism) in AD 1699.

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  • Kachchhera or Kachchha are specially designed a short shalwar loose undergarments with tie-knot (nada-drawstring) worn by all baptized Sikhs. It is one of the five Sikh articles of faith, called the Five Ks (ਪਂਜ ਕ੍ਕਾਰ), and was given as a gift of love by Guru Gobind Singh at the Baisakhi Amrit Sanchar in 1699. Kachaera must be worn by all baptized Sikhs, after a mandatory religious commandment given by Guru Gobind Singh (the tenth Guru of Sikhism) in AD 1699. Both males and females Sikhs wear very similar under-garments. This was one of five articles of faith, collectively called Kakkars, that form the external visible symbols to clearly and outwardly display one's commitment and dedication to the order of the tenth master. This Kakkar was given by Guru Gobind Singh to remind his Sikhs that they should control their sexual desire, Kam. The Kachera is a long underwear that comes to just above the knees and is supposed to give a feeling of dignity, modesty and honour to the person who wears it. The garment is usually made from white light-weight cotton material. It serves to cover the person's genitalia as well as remind Sikhs of the Guru's message to think of the opposite sex as they would think of their other family members and not as objects of lust. The Kachchhera is secured and tied with a "nara" (drawstring). This serves as another reminder that when one is untying the drawstring one is given time to think about what one is about to do. The Kachchhera is the Guru's gift and it reminds the Sikhs of the Guru's message regarding the control of the Five Evils, especially lust. Further, this garment allows the Sikh soldier to operate in combat freely and without any hindrance or restriction. It serves its purpose efficiently and effectively and is easy to fabricate, maintain, wash and carry compared to other under-garments of the day, like the dhoti, etc. Gurbani reminds the Sikh that sexual desire can be overcome and that one should renounce worldly desire and seek the sanctuary of the Lord.
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  • August 2008
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  • 2009 May 21
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  • Kachchhera or Kachchha are specially designed a short shalwar loose undergarments with tie-knot (nada-drawstring) worn by all baptized Sikhs. It is one of the five Sikh articles of faith, called the Five Ks (ਪਂਜ ਕ੍ਕਾਰ), and was given as a gift of love by Guru Gobind Singh at the Baisakhi Amrit Sanchar in 1699. Kachaera must be worn by all baptized Sikhs, after a mandatory religious commandment given by Guru Gobind Singh (the tenth Guru of Sikhism) in AD 1699.
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  • Kachchhera
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