Keher&kapur Singh - Nihangs

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Nihang Singhs

a portrait of 'Ajaib Singh Nihang' - said to be 100 years old - by Keher Singh mid 19th cent.

a Nihang and Nihangni -

An Akali Sikh - by Kapur Singh mid 19th cent.

A great study - note the 'backwards' flowing 'farla' - and the battle scars - missing teeth, the withered arm and the crutch as well as the ripped clothing - he has obviously seen some 'action' !

also note he is carrying all his possessions on his back and they are tied along with his shaster with woven string - a practice you still see today - see photograph below - does anyone know the 'secret' of tying those 'knots' - I got that little kirpan in Anandpur - but I still can't work out the knot - even though I watched the Nihang Singh tie it in front of me ! - any tips very welcome !