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The Turban is closely associated with Sikhism. Sikhism is the only religion in the world in which wearing a turban is mandatory for all adult males. Vast majority of people who wear turbans in the 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 less extent by women to cover their heads.
It is a headdress consisting of a long scarf-like single piece of cloth wound round the head or sometimes 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 Sikhs are required to wear a Dastaar. It is not to be regarded as mere cultural paraphernalia. .....More
