Keski
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In Sikhism
, a keski (also known as 'Dastaar') is a small turban
worn to protect the Kesh
(unshorn hair) and guard the Dasam Duaar (the Tenth Gate), a spiritual opening at the top of the head.
Sikhism
Sikhism is a monotheistic religion founded during the 15th century in the Punjab region, by Guru Nanak Dev and continued to progress with ten successive Sikh Gurus . It is the fifth-largest organized religion in the world and one of the fastest-growing...
, a keski (also known as 'Dastaar') is a small turban
Turban
In English, Turban refers to several types of headwear popularly worn in the Middle East, North Africa, Punjab, Jamaica and Southwest Asia. A commonly used synonym is Pagri, the Indian word for turban.-Styles:...
worn to protect the Kesh
Kesh (Sikhism)
In Sikhism, Kesh is the practice of allowing one's hair to grow naturally as a symbol of respect for the perfection of God's creation. The practice is one of the Five Ks, the outward symbols ordered by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699 as a means to profess the Sikh faith...
(unshorn hair) and guard the Dasam Duaar (the Tenth Gate), a spiritual opening at the top of the head.