[Ros]

What is the significance of the turban within the male population of Sikhs, and why are they embarrassed to remove it?

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[aam]

I am not a Sikh but a Hindu. To answer your question, Sikhs wear turbans as part of their religious culture. They generally wear a turban when they are going in public places or in front of others. At home, they just put a small cloth around the head , just to cover it. They may not be embarrassed to remove it, but they avoid it in public. There are modern Sikhs who have cut their hair permanently. But it again depends on the thought pattern and culture of a Sikh family.

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[Rick29893]

Probably to hide the lice on their hair.

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[Singh]

Here you go (from http://www.sikhs.org/khalsa.htm): Turban. A symbol of royalty and dignity. Historically the turban has been held in high esteem in eastern and middle eastern cultures. Guru Gobind Singh transformed this cultural symbol into a religious requirement so that the Khalsa would always have high self-esteem. It differentiates Sikhs from other religious followers who keep long hair but wear caps or keep matted hair. The turban cannot be covered by any other head gear or replaced by a cap or hat. The turban is mandatory for Sikh men and optional for Sikh women. & underneath the turban is the kesh: Long unshorn hair. A symbol of spirituality. The Kesh reminds a Khalsa to behave like the Guru’s. It is a mark of dedication and group consciousness, showing a Khalsa’s acceptance of God’s will. Long hair have long been a common element of many spiritual prophets of various religions such as Jesus, Moses and Buddha. hope that helps.

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