ENTRY DESCRIPTION
Sikhs who have been through the Amrit Ceremony of initiation, or Amrit Sanskar, become baptised Sikhs, take new names, and wear the 5 Ks.
In Sikhism, the Five Ks are five items that Guru Gobind Singh commanded Khalsa Sikhs to wear at all times in 1699. They are: Kesh (uncut hair), Kangha (a wooden comb for the hair), Kara (an iron bracelet), Kachera (100% cotton tieable undergarment) (not an elastic one) and Kirpan (an iron dagger large enough to defend oneself).

The Five Ks are not just symbols, but articles of faith that collectively form the external identity and the Khalsa devotee's commitment to the Sikh rehni "Sikh way of life". A Sikh who has taken Amrit and keeps all five Ks are known as Khalsa or Amritdhari Sikh

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Alexander is an award winning portrait and documentary photographer.

His work has taken him all over the world in remote areas and precarious environments for an interesting story.

His main objective is to create a narrative of people and places set against visionary backgrounds in locations all over the world, using his unique ability to connect each story to its natural environment, subsequently bringing each image to life by capturing that authentic moment in a cinematic and romantic feel.

Having grown up in Asia and Saudi Arabia. This has increased his fascination with people and their personalities, as he captures his love of diversity and cultures within society.

Alexander is currently working on 2 books:
Ringleaders: An analogue black and white book depicting the raw power of female boxers.
Behind the british brand: Analogue portraits of the people who work inside the British brands.

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