A Dastaar Or Pagri or Pagg, is an item of headgear associated with Sikhismand is an important part of the Sikh culture. Wearing a Sikh turban is mandatory for all Amritdhari Sikh men.
Among the Sikhs, the Dastaar is an article of faith that represents honour, self-respect, courage, spirituality, and piety.
The Khalsa Sikh men and women, who keep the Five Ks , wear the turban partly to cover their long, uncut hair. The Khalsa Sikhs regard the Dastaar as an important part of the unique Sikh identity.
History
The Dastaar has been an important part of the Sikh religion since the time of the First Guru. GURU ANGAD DEV honoured GURU AMAR DAS with a special Dastaar when he was declared the next Guru. At the time when GURU RAM DAS passed on GURU ARJAN DEV was honoured with the Dastaar of Guruship.
In the Khalsa society, the turban signifies many virtues :
1. The Dastaar is a symbol of spirituality and holiness in Sikhism.
2. The Dastaar is also a symbol of honour and self-respect. In the Punjabi culture, those who have selflessly served the community are traditionally honoured with turbans.
3. Rasam Pagri is a ceremony in North India. Rasam Pagri takes place, when a man passes away and his oldest son takes over the Family responsibilities by tying the turban in front of a large gathering. It signifies that now he has shouldered the responsibility of his father and he is the head of the family.
4. The Dastaar also signifies piety and purity of mind. In the Punjabi society, the Khalsa Sikhs are considered as protectors of the weak, even among the non-Sikhs. In the older times, the Khalsa warriors moved from village to village at night, during the battles. When they needed a place to hide from the enemy, the womenfolk, who had a very high degree of trust in them used to let them inside their houses. It was a common saying in Punjab: Aye nihang, booha khol de nishang.
Styles of Dastaars
Men's Double Patti
This is a very common Sikh turban style. It is very common in Punjab. The Nok is a double wide Dastaar. 6 meters of the Dastaar cloth are cut in half, then into two 3 meter pieces. They are then sewn together to make it Double wide, thus creating a "Double Patti," or a Nok Dastarr. This Dastaar is larger than most Sikh dastars, but contains fewer wraps around the head.
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Chand Tora Dhamala
This style of turban is generally worn by Nihang Sikh Men.This is a warrior style Dastaar meant for going into battle. The "Chand Tora" is a metal symbol consisting of a crescent and a double edged sword, it is held in place at the front of the Dastaar by woven chainmail cord tied in a pattern within the Dastaar to protect the head from slashing weapons.
Amritsar Dhamala
This is the most common Dhamala Dastaar. It consists of :
1. One five meter piece. [ pavo blue ]
2. One 11 Meter piece any color. Both pieces are 35 cm wide, and referred to in Amritsar as Dhamala Material.
Basic Dhamala
This is a very simple and basic Dhamala Sikh Dastaar.This is the most popular turban among young Sikhs of the Akhand Kirtani Jatha.
General Sikh Dastaar
Another common Sikh Dastaar style for men. Unlike the "double patti" Dastaar, the Dastaar is longer and goes 7 times around the head. If you use the "Notai" technique and have a big joora (hair knot), do not make it right in front at your forehead. You will end up tying the Dastaar on the joora, and it will make your Dastaar look very high and big. According to modern Punjabi style the last (larh) of Dastaar is given a "V" shape by using the Dastaar pin. Sikhs also use a specially designed Dastaar Needle to tuck their hair inside from Dastaar and Patka and also to maintain Dastaar cleanliness.
Patka/keski Dastaar
This is a common sikh Dastaar among young boys. It is normally used as more of a casual Pugree or sometimes for sports. Commonly, this is a peela (shade of yellow) coloured turban. Contrary to popular belief Patkas are actually types of Dastaars.
Patiala Shahi Turban
Nowadays this type of dastar is widely famous in boys.This type of dastar was first tied by Patiala King Bhupinder Singh From his name the name of this type is originated 'Patiala Shahi'.
Among the Sikhs, the Dastaar is an article of faith that represents honour, self-respect, courage, spirituality, and piety.
The Khalsa Sikh men and women, who keep the Five Ks , wear the turban partly to cover their long, uncut hair. The Khalsa Sikhs regard the Dastaar as an important part of the unique Sikh identity.
History
The Dastaar has been an important part of the Sikh religion since the time of the First Guru. GURU ANGAD DEV honoured GURU AMAR DAS with a special Dastaar when he was declared the next Guru. At the time when GURU RAM DAS passed on GURU ARJAN DEV was honoured with the Dastaar of Guruship.
In the Khalsa society, the turban signifies many virtues :
1. The Dastaar is a symbol of spirituality and holiness in Sikhism.
2. The Dastaar is also a symbol of honour and self-respect. In the Punjabi culture, those who have selflessly served the community are traditionally honoured with turbans.
3. Rasam Pagri is a ceremony in North India. Rasam Pagri takes place, when a man passes away and his oldest son takes over the Family responsibilities by tying the turban in front of a large gathering. It signifies that now he has shouldered the responsibility of his father and he is the head of the family.
4. The Dastaar also signifies piety and purity of mind. In the Punjabi society, the Khalsa Sikhs are considered as protectors of the weak, even among the non-Sikhs. In the older times, the Khalsa warriors moved from village to village at night, during the battles. When they needed a place to hide from the enemy, the womenfolk, who had a very high degree of trust in them used to let them inside their houses. It was a common saying in Punjab: Aye nihang, booha khol de nishang.
Styles of Dastaars
Men's Double Patti
This is a very common Sikh turban style. It is very common in Punjab. The Nok is a double wide Dastaar. 6 meters of the Dastaar cloth are cut in half, then into two 3 meter pieces. They are then sewn together to make it Double wide, thus creating a "Double Patti," or a Nok Dastarr. This Dastaar is larger than most Sikh dastars, but contains fewer wraps around the head.
Watch At Youtube
Chand Tora Dhamala
This style of turban is generally worn by Nihang Sikh Men.This is a warrior style Dastaar meant for going into battle. The "Chand Tora" is a metal symbol consisting of a crescent and a double edged sword, it is held in place at the front of the Dastaar by woven chainmail cord tied in a pattern within the Dastaar to protect the head from slashing weapons.
Amritsar Dhamala
This is the most common Dhamala Dastaar. It consists of :
1. One five meter piece. [ pavo blue ]
2. One 11 Meter piece any color. Both pieces are 35 cm wide, and referred to in Amritsar as Dhamala Material.
Basic Dhamala
This is a very simple and basic Dhamala Sikh Dastaar.This is the most popular turban among young Sikhs of the Akhand Kirtani Jatha.
General Sikh Dastaar
Another common Sikh Dastaar style for men. Unlike the "double patti" Dastaar, the Dastaar is longer and goes 7 times around the head. If you use the "Notai" technique and have a big joora (hair knot), do not make it right in front at your forehead. You will end up tying the Dastaar on the joora, and it will make your Dastaar look very high and big. According to modern Punjabi style the last (larh) of Dastaar is given a "V" shape by using the Dastaar pin. Sikhs also use a specially designed Dastaar Needle to tuck their hair inside from Dastaar and Patka and also to maintain Dastaar cleanliness.
Patka/keski Dastaar
This is a common sikh Dastaar among young boys. It is normally used as more of a casual Pugree or sometimes for sports. Commonly, this is a peela (shade of yellow) coloured turban. Contrary to popular belief Patkas are actually types of Dastaars.
Patiala Shahi Turban
Nowadays this type of dastar is widely famous in boys.This type of dastar was first tied by Patiala King Bhupinder Singh From his name the name of this type is originated 'Patiala Shahi'.
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