TURBAN, derived from the ancient Persian word dulband through the Turkish tarbūsh, is a long scarf wrapped around the head. It is a common head-dress for men in Middle Eastern and South-Asian countries. As a form of head-dress, it is of semitic origin and was an essential part of the Israeli High Priest's uniform in Moses' day, 1300 BC, as stated in the Old Testament (Exodus, 28:4). In India, it is to be seen as worn by men depicted in the Ajantā caves (200 BC) and on the Sāṅchī Gateway (150 BC). Traditionally, wearing of turban was a sign of holiness, and frequently, its size, material and style indicated the position and rank of the wearer. The Sanskrit word pak, from which the Punjabi pagg, or turban, is obviously derived, stands for maturity and greyness of hair. Punjabi idiom and usage also testify to the importance of turban as a symbol of respectability. For example, pagg dī lāj rakkhṇā, lit. to maintain the honour of the turban, means to behave in a socially proper manner; pagg lāhuṇā, lit. to knock off the turban, means to insult; and pag vaṭāuṇā, lit. to exchange turbans, signifies the transformation of friendship into brotherhood vowing fraternal love and loyalty. Until recent times wearing of a head-dress, turban or cap, usually of the former, by all men from boyhood onwards was almost universal in the Punjab. Even now customs persist preserving the importance of turban in Punjabi society and culture. A bridegroom, irrespective of the religious tradition he belongs to, would as a rule wear a turban on his wedding day. A turban is ceremonially presented to and worn by the son at the end of the obsequies in honour of a deceased parent. Turban is the coveted prize during wrestling matches.
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