The Sikh Turban

To Sikhs, the turban is a visual display of their internal steadfastness. This board captures the variety of turbans worn by Sikhs.
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“British people are highly indebted and obliged to Sikhs for a long time. I know that within this century we needed their help twice and they did help us very well. As a result of their timely help, we are today able to live with hour, dignity and independent”. Sir Winston Churchill.
Hot Turbans
Turbans are worn by men in many communities in India, Afghanistan, the Middle East, in some areas of North Africa, in eastern Africa (especially in Kenya), South Asia, and some parts of Jamaica. Turbans worn in Pakistan and India are known as Pagri.
The Art of Mulga - Sikh Guru with Beard Turban and Crown Jewels
The Art of Mulga - Sikh Guru with Beard Turban and Crown Jewels by Mulga The Artist, via Flickr
Amar Singh, the train guard who has been given permission to wear his turban while on duty on London's Underground, with his wife, Amrid and their 13 day old daughter at their Southall. Middlesex home - UK - 2 September 1964
Roop Singh http://roopsingh.com/
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The Maharaja Bhupinder Singh Patiala with the Maharaja of Kapurthala Jagatjit Singh
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Yadavindra Singh, Maharaja of Patiala. Wearing the Patiala Necklace commissioned in from Cartier in 1928 by his father.
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World's oldest marathon runner - 100 years old. Ran his first marathon aged 89. Seriously. What's your excuse?