Let Us Appreciate The Indian Turban Hats For What They Are

By Kate McMahon


A turban is a headgear worn by many people for different reasons. The most common reason as to why people wear turban hats is religious significance. One of the places where its use is significantly more than others is India. However it is often misunderstood and thanks to the September 11 attacks people are openly discriminating to the wearers. The Indian turban is an article that should be used to unite rather than divide people.

There have existed about sixty six head gears in the universe. In general the Hindus tend to reserve their headgears for significant occasions and ceremonies. The Sikh men however are required to wear the clothing all the time. Among the Sikhs this article is a representation of a lot of things among them honor, courage, self respect, spirituality and piety. This garment is generally identified by Sikh men although it is not uncommon to find women wearing the article.

In the Indian culture, the origin of this garment has not yet been established. In Sikhism it started when a Guru Sikh, Guru Angad Dev honored the new Guru, Guru Amar Das, by giving him the article after being chosen as the new Guru. The last human Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh also wrote in the scriptures that every Sikh man was required to comb their hair and wrap their turban a new on a daily basis.

The garment signifies many things in both Sikhism and the Indian culture. The first and most common representation is spirituality and holiness. Honor and self respect is the other significant representation of the article. If you were give the article it meant you had done something very selfless in helping the community prosper. It was also used to represent responsibility in ceremonies such as the Rasam Pargi. During this ceremony the son wore the garment before everybody to show taking over responsibility from the fathers passing.

It also represents the presence of a very moral and good person. The warriors who put on these articles were greatly respected and trusted by everyone. They could even hide in the houses of maidens during war. It also symbolizes courage due to the fact that many warriors wore it to the battle field. It also signified undying friendship. During the Pag Vatauni friends exchanged theirs as a sign in trust and as a pledge to suffer and enjoy life together.

The garments have different styles of tying them depending on the occasion. The Chand Tora Dhalama for one is a style that is generally worn by Nihang Sikh men. It is mainly worn in times of battle.

After the September 11 attacks, people wearing the headgear started being discriminated against especially if they were bearded, like all Sikh men are. This was very frustrating to the Indian Americans who have since waged a war seeking for their culture to be understood. This has born fruits and although it might not be the place where many thought they would be at this age and time, it is still somewhere.

This article is a representation of the culture of a people, it would thus be important to preserve it and cherish it. It is also important people get to know more about its purpose and importance to the wearer. The Indian turban hats is a beautiful head garment.




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