Sikh chola
 Preserved Sikh chola | |
| Type | Indian (specifically Punjabi) |
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| Place of origin | Punjab |
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Sikh Chola (Punjabi: ਚੋਲਾ (Gurmukhi), romanized: Cōlā, lit. 'Robe') is traditional dress worn by Sikhs.[1][2]
Description[edit]
It is a martial attire which gives freedom of movement to a Sikh warrior.[3][4] Sikh Chola is also unisex attire, and may also be decorated with heavy embroidery all over it or on the chest
Preserved examples[edit]
There are preserved chola relics and artefacts that were worn by the Sikh Gurus.[5] A particular Khilka-type Chola believed to have belonged to Guru Nanak has garnered considerable attention and study.[6] A preserved chola of Guru Hargobind linked to the tale of his release from Gwalior Fort with fifty-two fellow prisoners is believed to be preserved at Ghudani Kalan village in Amritsar district of Punjab, India.[7]
Gallery[edit]
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19th century painting depicting Guru Nanak wearing robe with Perso-Arabic inscriptions -
Historical painting of Guru Hargobind dressed in chola -
Historical painting of Guru Gobind Singh dressed in chola -
Chola of Guru Gobind Singh. -
Clothing relics of Guru Gobind Singh kept by Bhai Behlo's descendants -
Depiction of Bhai Alam Singh 'Nachna' (died 1705), a close companion of Guru Gobind Singh, wearing chola -
Circa 1750 painting of Guru Hargobind (also identified as Guru Har Rai) and an attendant wearing chola -
Painting of Maharaja Ranjeet Singh standing wearing chola
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See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Gill, Harjinder Singh. "ਚੋਲਾ - SGGS Gurmukhi-English Data". Sri Granth: Punjabi Dictionary & Encyclopedia (www.srigranth.org). Santa Monica, CA, USA. Retrieved 2022-09-05.
- ^ "ਚੋਲਾ". Sri Granth: Punjabi Dictionary & Encyclopedia (www.srigranth.org). Retrieved 2022-09-07.
- ^ Sikh Chola Images
- ^ Chola Definition by About.com
- ^ "ਚੋਲਾ ਗੁਰੂ ਕਾ - ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਪੀਡੀਆ" [Cholas of the Gurus]. punjabipedia.org (in Punjabi). Retrieved 2022-09-05.
- ^ Sarna, Jasbir Singh (2020-05-25). "Muslim savants fascinated with Guru Nanak's spirituality, gift the Arabic robe". The World Sikh News. Retrieved 2022-09-13.
- ^ Kaur, Usmeet (2014-10-21). "Faith preserved, Guru Hargobind's sacred robe restored". Hindustan Times. Amritsar. Retrieved 2022-09-05.
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