This turban is known as a Dastar Boonga (ਦਸਤਾਰ ਬੂੰਗਾ) or turban fortress, which is a type distinct to the Sikh warrior tradition. Its tall conical structure is very much like a tower or fortress and made it effective in battle, protecting both the hair and head from sword blows.
It is tied by...
This story needs eventually to be merged with pre-existing threads as we had been following the beginning of the arrests and trial. For now it is free-standing, at least until I find those earlier threads.
Leicester child prostitution trial: 'Other Sikh girls' involved with men...
Here's the links folks, enjoy:
Shastavidiya demonstrated by Nihang Niddar Singh at the Martial Arts Festival 2009 in Leicester. For more information please visit Sanatan Sikh Shastar Vidiya - Home or the Shastarvidiya Facebook Group.
Note: This video is for educational purposes only and is not...
Manvir Singh doing a talk about the Travels of Guru Nanak and general Sikhi aspects at Leicester Sikh Society for East Midlands Sikhi Week 2006.
1.YouTube - Manvir Singh @ Leicester Sikh Society for EMSS Part 1 of 11
2. YouTube - Manvir Singh @ Leicester Sikh Society for EMSS Part 2 of 11
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