The kangha is the Sikh article of faith that is a small wooden comb traditionally kept in the hair.
It is one of the Five Ks, the five articles of faith associated with the Khalsa. Sikhs commonly keep the kangha beneath the turban or other head covering, where it is available for grooming. Its use represents cleanliness, order, and care of the body.
The kangha is distinct from kesh, which means uncut hair, and from the kara, an iron or steel bracelet. Kachera refers to the prescribed undergarment, while kirpan refers to the ceremonial sword. These names are sometimes confused because all five articles are commonly discussed together.
The Five Ks became a formal religious identity for initiated Sikhs when Guru Gobind Singh established the Khalsa in 1699. The kangha therefore has both a practical purpose and a symbolic role in Sikh discipline. It is usually made of wood rather than metal, reinforcing its everyday grooming function.