Is this the world's largest turban?
This is Major Singh wearing a major turban - purported to be the biggest in the world at 30kg and 400 meters of cloth. He hopes it will be a source of inspiration to young Sikh boys who are opting for having their hair cut rather than covering it.
The larger the turban the higher the status, but part of the forehead must be left exposed so that skin can touch the ground when in prayer.
For Sikhs the headgear is seen as Guru Nanak's gift, a crown marking them out as dedicated to their higher consciousness.
There's a great site here with videos of how to tie one and a useful digest of what the headdress means in different religions.
On the site Rate My Turban - hat tip Tom Whitwell Times Online Communities Editor - it's possible to rate, view, and upload your own turban pics.
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Posted by: Mohammad Asif | 22 Apr 2009 12:19:17
It's quite amazing what religion makes otherwise sensible people do.
Posted by: Norman | 23 Apr 2009 10:05:31
This is insane. It shrunk his neck. Poor guy is doing it for show. By the way, Norman buddy, your comment is not so sensible eh? I would agree with you if you were to have read all the major religions books.... Think about that.
Posted by: Unknown1987 | 23 Apr 2009 16:52:14
Unknown 1987 - OK, I've thought about it, now what?
You would agree with me if I had read certain books, but not otherwise. Whether the words I actually wrote are true or false doesn't matter - you'd agree with me if I had read the books. This may be logic, Jim, but not as I know it.
Posted by: Norman | 23 Apr 2009 18:44:09
Its not like the dude wears it every day he probably just wore it at the thing he was it
Posted by: Life | 31 May 2009 21:37:42