Rate my turban is a platform that allows of turbans to showcase innovative and unique designs. The turban is a garment used by many of the cultures and religions around the world. However it is only the Sikhs who wear the blue turban their culture and religion. According to the Sikhs the garment is a gift to them from their guru. The garment is the way Sikhs crown themselves as the Singhs and Kaurs who are enthroned in commitment and higher consciousness. Blue is the color of warriors and is common among the Sikh ministers and gyanis.
The navy blue or the royal blue garment as it is also known came to be known internationally after one was sighted during the diamond Jubilee celebrations to mark Queen Elizabeths II coronation. A striking royal blue garment caused many people globally to pay attention after it popped right behind the Queen's royal family. Talk about the piece of clothing trended on the online sites including twitter where thousands queried about it.
The origin of the navy blue garment is not clear. However it is said to have been worn in battle by the Sikh warriors. On them they have a crescent shaped sword and another double edged sword, both metallic, which are held by a woven chainmail cord, knoted in a pattern. Apart from being a decoration it protected the wearer from any kind of slashing weapon of the enemy.
The garment got global fame when it was spotted exactly behind the Queen's family in the Diamond Jubilee merriments which marked the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. It was worn by a young man from a British Sheikh institution. The garment went on to become a global trending topic especially on social media.
This garment has its significance. For one wearing this garment was similar to pledging allegiance to your Guru and your commitment in serving everybody even if they had any ill intentions towards you or members of your family. This garment is the self crowning of an individual, not just another piece of clothing as taken for by many. As a matter of fact it is considered a signature of nobility and it also represents respectability.
Apart from the religious and cultural importance of the garment there also exists a technological aspect to it. The Sikhs do not cut their hair; as a matter of fact they tie it into a rishi knot. According to the Sikh this knot channels the energy of meditating. The turban is put on top of the knot so that the multiple wraps of the clothing holds the 26 bones of the skull in place.
The garments are wound a new each day in the Sikh religion, this is unlike many others. Also it is tied with a peak at the front. Women are allowed to tie the garment but this is not usually mandatory. In fact majority usually tie a scarf over their hair although those brought up in the Sikh ancestry tie the garment.
Rate my turban as a platform allows those who wear turbans to showcase their designs. The garment is important to the wearers ad as a matter of fact holds some significance to them. This is the only way they can relate to their culture. Let us not alienate the wearers of the Blue Turban.
The navy blue or the royal blue garment as it is also known came to be known internationally after one was sighted during the diamond Jubilee celebrations to mark Queen Elizabeths II coronation. A striking royal blue garment caused many people globally to pay attention after it popped right behind the Queen's royal family. Talk about the piece of clothing trended on the online sites including twitter where thousands queried about it.
The origin of the navy blue garment is not clear. However it is said to have been worn in battle by the Sikh warriors. On them they have a crescent shaped sword and another double edged sword, both metallic, which are held by a woven chainmail cord, knoted in a pattern. Apart from being a decoration it protected the wearer from any kind of slashing weapon of the enemy.
The garment got global fame when it was spotted exactly behind the Queen's family in the Diamond Jubilee merriments which marked the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. It was worn by a young man from a British Sheikh institution. The garment went on to become a global trending topic especially on social media.
This garment has its significance. For one wearing this garment was similar to pledging allegiance to your Guru and your commitment in serving everybody even if they had any ill intentions towards you or members of your family. This garment is the self crowning of an individual, not just another piece of clothing as taken for by many. As a matter of fact it is considered a signature of nobility and it also represents respectability.
Apart from the religious and cultural importance of the garment there also exists a technological aspect to it. The Sikhs do not cut their hair; as a matter of fact they tie it into a rishi knot. According to the Sikh this knot channels the energy of meditating. The turban is put on top of the knot so that the multiple wraps of the clothing holds the 26 bones of the skull in place.
The garments are wound a new each day in the Sikh religion, this is unlike many others. Also it is tied with a peak at the front. Women are allowed to tie the garment but this is not usually mandatory. In fact majority usually tie a scarf over their hair although those brought up in the Sikh ancestry tie the garment.
Rate my turban as a platform allows those who wear turbans to showcase their designs. The garment is important to the wearers ad as a matter of fact holds some significance to them. This is the only way they can relate to their culture. Let us not alienate the wearers of the Blue Turban.
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