Was haben Inder auf dem Kopf?
Getaufte, praktizierende Sikhs (Amritdharis), vor allem männliche Religionsanhänger, tragen den Dastar, der jeden Morgen neu gebunden wird. Er bedeckt das aus spirituellen Gründen ungeschnittene Haar, sowie das Dasam Duar („Zehntes Tor“), das den Sikh als spirituelles Energiezentrum an der Kopfoberseite gilt.
Was bedeutet der Turban in Indien?
Für die Sufis des Naqshbandi-Ordens und die Geistlichen des Iran symbolisiert der Turban religiöse Autorität und den Glauben an den Propheten Mohammad. Für die Sikhs hingegen steht der Turban für die Freiheit und Gleichberechtigung ihrer Glaubensgemeinschaft.
What is the background of Harbhajan Singh?
Harbhajan Singh was born into a Sikh family. He is the only son of Sardar Sardev Singh Plaha, a businessman who owned a ball bearing and valve factory. Growing up with five sisters, Harbhajan was in line to inherit the family business, but his father insisted that he concentrate on his cricket career and represent India.
Why is Harbhajan Singh called The Turbanator?
One of his common nicknames, outside India, is The Turbanator, deriving from his skill as a bowler in terminating the innings of the opposing team, and the fact that, as a Sikh, he wears a turban whenever he plays. Among Indians, Harbhajan is more commonly known as bhajji.
How much was Harbhajan Singh fined for wearing a turban?
He was fined $200 on the spot. One of his common nicknames, outside India, is The Turbanator, deriving from his skill as a bowler in terminating the innings of the opposing team, and the fact that, as a Sikh, he wears a turban whenever he plays. Among Indians, Harbhajan is more commonly known as bhajji.
What is the role of Harbhajan Singh in the Punjab Police?
Post his 2001 cricket performance, he was offered, by Government of Punjab, a role of a Deputy Superintendent of Police, in Punjab Police, but due to its non-compliance by Harbhajan Singh, same was later withdrawn.