2006-08-24 02:51:15 · 6 answers · asked by bsk_c 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The covering of hair with turban was made official by Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the tenth Guru of Sikhs. The main reason is to preserve the Sikh identity. Sikhs are only 2% of India’s population, if Sikhs do not wear turban, they would be lost in the crowd of Hindus and Muslims. No one will be able to identify a Sikh. Upon establishing turban as a Sikh identity Guru Gobind Singh Ji said, “My Sikh will be recognized among millions”.
In addition, the people from high class wear turban and were called sardars (leaders). This segregated people from high and low classes. So in order to eliminate the class system associated with turban, Guru Gobind Singh Ji made each and every Sikh a sardar. He also rejected class system by giving all Sikh the last name Singh and Kaur.
Furthermore, Sikhs do not cut their hair and the turban protects the hair from dust. Some people might ask the question that if Sikhs cover their hair on head, why don’t they cover their beard? The only reason one would cover his beard is to protect it from dirt. But dirt is not a big problem for beard. The beard can be cleaned very easily while washing the face
2006-08-25 05:00:42 · answer #1 · answered by Ashish B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sikhs have a number of religious items that they wear as symbols of various things. The turban (dastaar) is a symbol of their being a Sikh, and is considered to become one with their head from the moment it is put on. Guru Nanak, one of the founders of the Sikh religion, used it as a symbol of the abolishment of the caste system and it is now worn in his honor. It also aids in dealing with their hair, which they are prohibited from cutting.
2006-08-24 09:59:05 · answer #2 · answered by angk 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
From what I understand, Sikh men do not cut their hair or their beard/moustache. So when it gets really, really long they wrap it all in a turban to keep it out of the way.
The religious reason for it I do not know.
2006-08-24 09:54:38 · answer #3 · answered by Mahira 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they have very long hair you will notice their beards are folded up their face into the turban, after reachng man hood they dont cut their hair again
2006-08-24 09:53:31 · answer #4 · answered by brinlarrr 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tooo stingy for a haircut
2006-08-24 09:57:58 · answer #5 · answered by zodan13 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
it is a tradition
2006-08-24 10:00:41 · answer #6 · answered by romeo123 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋