Dastar - Wikipedia
WEBA dastār (Punjabi: ਦਸਤਾਰ/دستار, from Persian: دستار; dast or "hand" with the agentive suffix -ār; also known as a ਪੱਗ pug, pagg or pugg or ਪੱਗੜੀ pagaṛī in Punjabi) [1] is an item of headwear associated with Sikhism and Sikh culture. The word is loaned from Persian through Punjabi.
The Importance of the Sikh Turban (Dastaar) | SikhNet
WEBJan 30, 2017 · For a Sikh, the dastaar (Sikh turban) is a religious requirement by the Guru’s own injunction. Dastaar is an essential article of faith for male Sikhs, about that there should be no misunderstanding: men must wear it, while it is optional for women.
Why Do Sikhs Wear Turbans? - Learn Religions
WEBAug 30, 2018 · Dastar: A single turban of four to six yards or meters; Keski: A short turban of two or more yards or meters; Patka: A square of half to one yard or meter, tied over the joora and head; Fifty: A half yard or meter worn beneath a turban, usually in contrasting or decorative colors
The Turban in Sikhism : Importance & History - SikhHeros
WEBDec 3, 2021 · Dastars or turban headband are a significant chunk of the Sikh identity. Both women and men might wear turbans. Like the articles of faith, Sikhs regard their turbans as presents offered by their beloved gurus, and their meaning is pretty personal.
Dastar bunga - Wikipedia
WEBDastar bunga, or "towering fortress", [1] is a style of turban used by a specific sect within the Sikhs, the Akali Nihangs (Immortal Crocodiles). As an essential part of their faith the warriors used the turban as a store for their expansive range of weapons.
Symbol of Identity: Delving into the Meaning of 'The Gift of ...
WEBDec 4, 2023 · A "dastaar" is a special headgear that Sikhs must wear. It's really important in Sikhism and is a big part of the culture. All Sikhs who have been baptized, called Amritdhari or Khalsa, have to wear a turban. For Sikhs, the turban symbolises honour, self-respect, bravery, spirituality, and goodness.
Tracing the History Of The Sikh Turban | SikhNet
WEBJan 19, 2023 · A turban like this became synonymous with the Akali-Nihang during the Sikh empire and was known as the boonga dastar (boonga refers to towers or fortresses occupied by Sikh warriors, and dastar means turban in Persian). The boonga-dastar became a moving battle standard, while the Farla became a flag.