Pride of Sikh culture - Dastaar - is an article of faith that represents honour, self-respect, courage, spirituality and piety. It is an important part of the unique Sikh identity. A Sikh can be easily identified among lakhs of people with his turban.
"If we go back in history, turban was worn in every religion. All the Sikh Gurus, Jesus Christ, Lord Rama and Krishna wore turban. But later everybody forgot turban but Sikhs didn’t. They say that the relation of hair with turban is the same as that of the relation of a nail with skin. Sikhs should also keep a long beard to go along with the turban, as both enhance the personality of the follower," said Gurdwara Bangla Sahib's 'Head Granthi' Baldev Singh.
A sikh would not let anyone touch his turban but, if required, he uses the same piece of cloth to help an injured person or save a woman's dignity.
"My aim is to make turban famous worldwide. I want to see turban on every Sikh’s head. I want every one of the Sikh community to know that turban is a gift from our Gurus and it is the identity of a Sikh", Gurjeet Singh, a trainer at 'Japjaap Sewa Trust' that teaches turban tying at Gurdwara Bangla Sahib every Sunday, said.
Away from his father, Vishal could not learn turban tying from him and and hence made his way to the Gurdwara to learn the art.
Six-year-old Japjyot Singh comes to the Gurdwara every Sunday. By now he knows the basics of turban tying. His keen participation is inspiring others to come forward and learn the art of turban tying.
In the pic, he is assisted by one of the trainers of the Trust.
Ever seen such a cute boy with a beautifully tied turban?
Kapoor Singh, who regularly does 'sewa' (voluntary service) at Bangla Sahib Gurdwara, is an ardent follower of Sikhism. So much so that he vowed to completely transform his looks by adorning the grand Sikh headgear.
Note: Turban tying is taught every Sunday at Gurdwara Bangla Sahib between 3 pm and 7 pm next to the 'sarovar' (holy water body). Anybody can join and learn free of cost.
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