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Subscribe to insightful journalism. You've read of free articles. The turban was already a status symbol within India, worn by spiritual teachers such as Guru Nanak the succeeding nine Gurus also wore them , the nobility and the wealthy while long hair was an established symbol of holiness and spiritual power. So in ordering his followers to wear a turban and never cut their hair, Guru Gobind Singh was attempting not only to create a unique separate identity for ordinary Sikhs until this time there was no way of distinguishing them from Hindus or Muslims , but to infuse them with spiritual strength and reinforce the idea that in the eyes of God they are all noble and equal.
From such beginnings, Sikhism is now the fifth largest religion in the world, with an estimated 27 million followers, the majority in Punjab. According to the census, there are , Sikhs in the UK , while significant populations are spread across other countries. But not all of them wear turbans. In fact, there are growing concerns that the majority both within Punjab and the diaspora are choosing not to, throwing up a theological debate about whether the turban is mandatory or not if you are to call yourself a Sikh.
Differences can even arise within families; my father, for example, did not wear one while his brothers did. Work With Us. Log in. Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok. Why Sikhs wear Turbans When a Sikh man wearing a turban is spotted, naturally a lot of questions spring up in the minds of people. First and foremost, the most obvious reason why Sikhs wear turbans is to represent their faith.
It is a way of expressing brotherhood and unity among fellow Sikhs. The skull or the crown of the head is a critical part of the body.
Covering the crown of the head with a many layered clothing not only is a sign of reverence to that area but also triggers the pressure points in the skull which in turn regulates blood circulation and mental activity.
The turban is part of this identity aimed at promoting equality and brotherhood. Sikhs believe that wrapping the head with a tight turban securely in place helps the mind stay grounded and focused on the important things in life. In fact, this belief is so strong that Sikh women also embrace the turban as a way of fostering self-reliance and equality in gender.
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