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Colors of Sikh Turbans

Do the color of the turban have any relevance? Does the color of turban symbolize the wearer’s allegiance to a rank on spirituality? caste? profession? particular political ideology, cultural identity,  or just individual mood? Lets look at the varying colors of a turban in India's cultural, religious, and political scenes. Four Colors of SGPC Code SGPC (Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee), the relegious authority in Sikh religion recommends or permits only four colours for its members, readers, hymn singers, and preechers. These colors are white, blue, orange, and black. These four colors are deeply associated with the spirituality of Sikh religion. SGPC Colors - White, Blue, Orange, and Black Black Turban of Original Akalis Akali Dal was formed on 14 December 1920 as a task force of the SGPC, the Sikh religious body. Sardar Sarmukh Singh Chubbal was the first president of a unified proper Akali Dal, but it became popular under Baba Kharak Singh, and then