WORLD RELIGIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -Since 1699, about two centuries after the founding of the religion, Sikh leaders have prohibited their members from cutting their hair, saying long hair is a symbol of Sikh pride. The turban was conceived to manage the long hair and intended to make Sikhs easily identifiable in a crowd.

Detailed explanation-2: -You can show your hair as a Sikh “In the Sikh tradition there is no prohibition of showing your hair. It’s not that hair cannot be seen. It’s an identity, as opposed to having to cover your hair.” His flowing locks are so long he can wrap them up without a hair band or elastic.

Detailed explanation-3: -According to Sikh custom, hair is part of God’s creation, something that should not be altered, and many Sikhs believe that keeping their hair long allows them to take their minds off of their appearance and be more focused on God.

Detailed explanation-4: -89-‘Chop off that head which does not bow to the Lord’? It’s a symbolic statement, just like how Sikhs are asked to ‘give’ their heads to follow Sikhism.