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Summary of Question:	Allergic To Metal
Category:	General Sikhism
Date Posted:	Thursday, 11/06/2003 2:23 PM MST

Waheguru ji ka khalsa

Waheguru ji ke fateh


Dear Khalsa ji

just a question regarding wearing of the kara, someone asked me and i wasnt too sure on what to reply.

As a sikh you MUST wear a Kara, but what if you are allergic to any metal? can a kara then be wooden? I.e still representing the same meaning?

Thank you

Waheguru ji ka khalsa
Waheguru ji ke fateh

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Wahe Guru Ji ka Khalsa
Wahe Guru Ji ki Fatheh!

No, wood will not do. Neither will gold or silver. It must be iron or steel. Are you sure you are allergic to ALL metals? Very pure, aircraft grade stainless steel is very hypoallergenic. See my reply to "Iron Kara?"

.....G