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{{ps|Image:Turban sikh.jpg|<small>[[Sikh]] man with a [[Turban]]</small>}}


[[Image:Turban sikh.jpg|thumb|150px|right|Sikh man with a Turban and uncut beard]]
The [[turban]] is closely associated with [[Sikhism]]. Sikhism or Sikhi is the only religion in the world in which the wearing of a turban is mandatory for all adult males.


[[Turban]] is closely associated with [[Sikhism]]. Sikhism is the only religion in the world in which wearing a [[turban]] is mandatory. Vast majority of people who wear turbans in the Western countries are [[Sikh]]s. The Sikh ''pagdi'' (&#2602;&#2583;&#2652;&#2624;)(turban) is also called ''dastaar'' (&#2598;&#2616;&#2596;&#2622;&#2608;), which is a more respectful word in [[Punjabi]] for the turban. Sikh's are famous for their distinctive turbans. The turban represents respectability, and is a sign of nobility. [[Guru Gobind Singh]] gave all of his [[Sikh]]s turbans to recognize the the high moral status that the [[Khalsa]] has to adhere to.  '''[[Turban| Continued.....]]'''
Vast majority of people who wear [[turban]]s in Western countries are [[Sikh]]s. The Sikh turban is also called the '''pagdi''' or '''dastaar''', which is a more respectful word in [[Punjabi]] for the turban.  


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All these words refer to the garment worn by both men and to a lesser extent by women to cover their heads. Some women prefer to wear a [[chunni]] instead of a [[turban]].


'''[[Sikh Women|Women in Sikhism:]]''' In [[Sikhism]], the [[Sikh]] women are regarded as equal with men and have all the rights and privileges enjoyed by men. The woman is considered to have the same soul as man and has equal right to grow spiritually. The [[Sikh]] woman is allowed to lead religious congregations, to take part in [[Akhand Path]] (the continuous recitation of the [[Holy Scriptures]]), to perform [[Kirtan]], to work as [[Granthi]] (priest) or a preacher and to participate freely in all religious, cultural, social, political and secular activities. '''[[Sikh Women| Continued.....]]'''
The dastaar is a headdress consisting of a long scarf-like single piece of fine cloth wound round the head or sometimes over an inner "hat" or [[patka]]. Traditionally in [[India]], the turban was only worn by men of high status in society; men of low status or of lower castes were not allowed or could not afford to wear a [[turban]].


 
Sikh's are famous for their distinctive turbans. The turban represents respectability, and is a sign of nobility. <!---A turbaned Sikh stands out from the crowd and is easily recognizable. The '''dastaar''', as the Sikh turban is more commonly known as is an [[article of faith]]. This was made mandatory by [[Guru Gobind Singh]], the founders of [[Khalsa]] and all baptised male [[Sikh]]s are required to wear a '''dastaar'''. It is not to be regarded as mere cultural paraphernalia. ---> {{aowf|Turban}}
'''[[Baba Farid]]''' When [[Farid]] Ji was just a few years old, his mother taught him his prayers. The boy asked what was gained by his prayes. His mother replied 'sugar'. Accordingly, she used to hide some sugar under his prayer-carpet, and when he had finished his prayers, she would draw the mat forth, and give the sugar  to Farid as a reward for his devotion. On one occasion, when his mother was absent, he prayed a great deal, and, it is said, a great supply of sugar - a miraculous gift from God - was found under his carpet. Some he ate himself and the rest he gave to his playfellows. He related the circumstance to his mother on her return. It was then his mother gave him the surname Shakar Ganj, meaning a "treasury of sugar".  There are 134 hymns of Baba [[Farid]] ji incorporated in the [[Guru Granth Sahib]]. '''[[Sheikh Farid| Continued.....]]

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Sikh man with a Turban

The turban is closely associated with Sikhism. Sikhism or Sikhi is the only religion in the world in which the wearing of a turban is mandatory for all adult males.

Vast majority of people who wear turbans in Western countries are Sikhs. The Sikh turban is also called the pagdi or dastaar, which is a more respectful word in Punjabi for the turban.

All these words refer to the garment worn by both men and to a lesser extent by women to cover their heads. Some women prefer to wear a chunni instead of a turban.

The dastaar is a headdress consisting of a long scarf-like single piece of fine cloth wound round the head or sometimes over an inner "hat" or patka. Traditionally in India, the turban was only worn by men of high status in society; men of low status or of lower castes were not allowed or could not afford to wear a turban.

Sikh's are famous for their distinctive turbans. The turban represents respectability, and is a sign of nobility. .....More

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