All Sikh Gurus since Guru Nanak Dev Ji wore turban. However, the covering of hair with turban was made mandatory by Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the tenth Guru of Sikhs. The main reasons to wear turban is to take care of the hair, promote equality, and preserve the Sikh identity. Sikhs are only 2% of India’s population, turban also helps to identify Sikhs. Upon establishing turban as a Sikh identity Guru Gobind Singh Ji said, “My Sikh will be recognized among millions"
Sikhs are not allowed to cut hairs from any part of their bodies, which is why as a Sikh man have a long beard and long hair. This is an expression of our acceptance of the God’s will. Turban becomes the covering for long hair that keep in a bun at the top of the head.
Many people mistake Sikhs and look at them as Muslims due to their turban. Only the high officials in Islam wear turban. Many Hindu priests wear turban as well. Identifying people wearing turban and looking at them as terrorist and making them a target of hatred is completely wrong. I
Sikhs do not cut their hair as a respect towards God and the turban protects the hair from dust. The beard can be cleaned very easily while washing the face. Covering of the head by turban also symbolizes respect towards God! My brother
Since Sikhs believe God to be present everywhere, they cover their head not just in sikh temples known as Gurudwaras but everywhere else as well.
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