Dumalla
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The Dumalla is a type of turban worn by Sikhs. This turban is worn mainly by Nihang Sikhs and members of the Akhand Kirtani Jatha, whereas those associated with the Damdami Taksal tie an alternate sty
Nihang wearing a Dumalla
Dastar
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A dastār is an item of headwear associated with Sikhism and Sikh culture. The word is loaned from Persian through Punjabi. In Persian, the word dastār can refer to any kind of turban and replaced the
Dumalla
…wrought iron) weapons (Shastar) and a metal quilt to protect the head from sword slashes. This type of turban is exclusively worn by Nihang Singhs. Dastar Patka…
Sikh man wearing a dastar or pagg
Preserved Dastar relic of Guru Gobind Singh
Contemporary or near-contemporary painting of Guru Hargobind
Nihang Abchal Nagar (Nihangs from Hazur Sahib), 1844. Shows turban-wearing Sikh soldiers with chakrams.