patka


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patka

(ˈpætˌkə)
n
a head covering worn by Sikh men
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Noun1.patka - a scarf worn by Sikh men
scarf - a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration
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The new law is specifically worded so that it does not apply to the yarmulke skullcaps worn by Jewish boys or to the patka head coverings used by Sikh boys instead of a turban.
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The Sikh's combed and knotted scalp hair (joota), kept under a dastaar or patka (Sikh turbans) as a cultural distinguisher, communicates the "I am a Sikh" message and represents the wearer's acceptance of a simple life, harmonious living with nature and decisive allegiance to God for spiritual maturation.
New Delhi [India], August 7 ( ANI ): Indian wrestler Jashkawar Gill, who failed to make his international debut after the organisers of the World Ranking series tournament in Turkey refused him to take the mat wearing his patka, has sought help from the Sports Ministry in the matter.
Primjerice, s jedne strane leksemi jabuka, kuca, patka jako brzo i spontano izazivaju vrlo jasnu mentalnu sliku, pa se stoga o njima moPe govoriti kao o visokopredocivim rijecima.
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