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Summary of Question:	Why Orange (Kesari) And Why "K"?
Category:	General Sikhism
Date Posted:	Wednesday, 6/20/2001 7:51 AM MDT

Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh.

Sat Sri Akal.
I recently took part in the Manchester,UK nagar kirtan and all who took part wore "Khalsa" colours.Could you please tell me how particular colours (namely orange/kesari rang) became significant in our religion?
My second question is regarding the "5 K's" . Does anyone know why the letter "K" was chosen or is that a mere coincidence?

I am eager to find out the answers to these questions.
Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh.

Thank you,
Manni.

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Manni - Orange was a color given by Guru Gobind Singh, along with navy blue. "K" is the first letter of the 5 K's, Kanga, Kara, Kesh, Kirpan, Kachara.
Seems pretty simple, unless I'm missing something here. GTKK