The Indian Turban, also know as Pagdi in many regions is a long cloth tied around the head. The tying of Turban is an art in itself. The Turban has a lot more significance than just being a headgear. It is believed to be the honor of the person wearing it. Under desperate circumstances if the person keeps his turban at the feet of another person, it would imply keeping his honor at the other person’s feet.
The Turban tradition has been in India since the time of Maharajas. And there are different types of Turbans depending on the cast, religion, community etc. The Rajasthan Turban is differently tied up than the Sikh Turban and so on. Although, it is not a common sight to see a person wearing turban in Urban India, men from the rural India in north still wear it. A possible reason could also be to safeguard them from the heat.
It is mandatory for the men in the Sikh community to grow their hair and cover it with a Turban and hence the use of a turban still goes strong for the Sikh community. Another place where the use of turban still exists is during a marriage. This is mostly in the shades of red or pink. A must for most of the Hindu weddings it is worn by the groom and close relatives. Some communities also have a tradition to cover the face of the groom with flower chains, which is attached to the turban.