Chand Tora Dumalla

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The Chand Tora Dumalla is the style of turban generally worn by Nihang Sikhs. This is a warrior style turban meant for going into battle.

The "Chand Tora" is a metal symbol consisting of a crescent and a double edged sword, it is held in place at the front of the turban by a woven chainmail cord tied in a pattern within the turban to protect the head from slashing weapons.

The Chand: Sanatan Nihangs (Hindu-minded Nihangs) say that the Chand represent the Shiva Lingam (Shivling), where one worships the bits on the bottom of the chand, which represent Shiva's penis for strength. This story is contradictory to Gurbani, where all deities are condemned and only one Akaal is hailed as the most powerful and only supreme being. The Chand actually represents Shiva. Shiva is considered a very powerful mythological figure. So it being in the Dumalla along with a Khanda and Kirpan shows that Singh's are as mighty, if not more, than Shiva.

The Tora: The purpose of the "Tora" is to keep you dastaar together. It goes over the bunga to protect it and protect the dasam duar. Also used for keeping shastars together.