Turbanology

Official account for #Turbanology raising awareness of #MyTurban and speaking about British Sikh issues. Check out Turbanology: Guide to Sikh Identity on Amazon

[Turbanology @Turbanology]

Turbanology: Legacy
We’ve put all our resources from our art exhibits, books and films online as a free resource for those wanting to know more about the meaning of Sikh turban identity. Visit, bookmark and share: https://t.co/zLwwDpBuNu

[Turbanology @Turbanology]

Great to see @JSinghSohal being recognised by the Royals!

[The Royal Family @RoyalFamily]

Congratulations to everyone who received honours at this week’s Investiture ceremonies, hosted by The Princess Royal at St James’s Palace. 🎖️

👷 The Reservicing Programme at Buckingham Palace means that a number of ceremonies are being held at St James’s for the first time since the pandemic.

[BBC Midlands @bbcmtd]

Man who established Sikh soldier memorial made OBE https://t.co/BrOURq3elS

[Jay Singh-Sohal OBE VR @JSinghSohal]

A magical day for a once-in-a-lifetime moment!  Being recognised with an OBE, an immense honour that I am proud to have shared with my family.  My hope is it inspires more people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds like mine to serve our country.

https://t.co/csjAxYzkQe

[Turbanology @Turbanology]

Congratulations to @JSinghSohal who has for years led the way in representing Sikh identity in the mainstream. And it all started with Turbanology!

[Jay Singh-Sohal OBE VR @JSinghSohal]

𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧

[Sikhs At War @SikhsAtWar]

Happy Vaisakhi!

On the 13 April 1699, Sri Guru Gobind Singh ji Maharaj created the Khalsa brotherhood (visualised here preparing the Amrit nectar to ordain the first 5 who stepped forward and gave their head to the Guru)

[Turbanology @Turbanology]

“My turban saved my life” https://t.co/AJjvQ6QcNr

[Jay Singh-Sohal OBE VR @JSinghSohal]

Wow! 12 years ago I captured prominent British Sikhs talking about their Sikh Turban identity for #MyTurban @Turbanology! Reminded about it as we back up our old website, with a v young @Jassisidhu @KulveerRanger @petervirdee @magicsingh and many more!
https://t.co/2dLYw56En4

[Jay Singh-Sohal OBE VR @JSinghSohal]

On this day 41 years ago… a good thread on the Sikh turban rights movement in Britain, which I’ve written extensively about in my book “Turbanology; Guide to Sikh Identity” @Turbanology

[Turbanology @Turbanology]

Cute, representative… but let’s not see our kids water down their Sikh identity in this way becoming a fashion trend. Cover your gutt, little brother! Tie a Dastaar or at least a ramaal, show your kes the respect SatGuru decreed 🙏🏽

[Sikh Research Institute @SikhRI]

Today in #Sikh History:

Jassa Singh Ahluwalia was selected as Jathedar by the Sarbat Khalsa at Sri Akal Takht Sahib. He was also bestowed the title of Nawab.

As Bandi Chor (liberator), he secured the release of thousands of enslaved people from Ahmad Shah Durrani’s clutches.

With Jassa Singh Ahluwalia’s leadership, courage, and collective Sikh strength, Sikhs were inspired to embrace the call of the Guru Khalsa Panth, confront tyranny, and become empowered to administer societal justice through unity.

Read more: https://t.co/X7tgk6FAZd

#TodayInHistory #India #Punjab #Panjab #SikhHistory

[The Sardar Co @TheSardarCo]

@JSinghSohal @Turbanology 100% agree @JSinghSohal

We founded TSC to raise awareness and promote the image and importance of maintaining and respecting the turban and beard. To see that this is how some officers treat those with turbans/beards is shocking. There is much work to be done yet

[Metropolitan Police Sikh Association @MPS_SikhAssoc]

“Stuff you say doesn’t happen in the Met”
Is what we have heard over & over again. & nothing gets done about it.

Well it’s here officially
One Sikh officer had his beard trimmed; while another had his turban put in a shoe box; and a Muslim officer found bacon in his boots

[Jay Singh-Sohal OBE VR @JSinghSohal]

That a Sikh officer's beard was cut 'because it was funny' while another's turban put in a shoebox is outrageous! I worked to educate police on turban awareness via @turbanology and am appalled. The Met Police leadership need to change this culture ASAP
https://t.co/e2FTnqf9up

[Jay Singh-Sohal OBE VR @JSinghSohal]

There's a debate on about Sikh turban wearers and helmets in the military. I've written books, made films and exhibitions about importance of Sikh turban identity via @Turbanology. But never shared this experience, from Ops... of finding a bit of frag in my Army turban! #IYKYK

[Turbanology @Turbanology]

@SikhPA @amritsmannz @SkyNews Jay Singh-Sohal was the first Sikh turban wearing journalist at Sky News, he did some presenting too. Many years on good to see Amrit Singh breaking into news, we wish him all the best may Guru Maharaj continue to guide his way

[Turbanology @Turbanology]

@ranj_sb @Burberry @diljitdosanjh @GippyGrewal @jazzyb You must be so proud Bhaji - keep going!

[Ranj Singh Bhogal @ranj_sb]

So proud of my son Sahib Singh, the first sikh boy wearing a patka to represent #Burberry 👳🏽 #sikh #singh #model #punjab #panjab #uk #gucci #Punjabi

[Turbanology @Turbanology]

Wow! Check out 4 year old Sahib Singh who models for Burberry! Their first Sikh childrens model and the first to wear a patka! This will encourage Sikh children about their identity and importance of keeping our head and hair covered, as per our faith and traditions @Burberry

[Turbanology @Turbanology]

Bhai Sahib was one who experienced violence and race hate in Coventry because of his dastar (turban). He was one of the reasons we felt we needed to raise awareness and so created Turbanology. May his campaigning spirit and Gursikh jeevan continue to inspire others

[Turbanology @Turbanology]

Vaaheguru. We’re very sad to hear about the death of Gursikh and community activist Bhai Jagdeesh Singh. We worked with Bhai Sahib on many projects, raising awareness of Sikh turban identity and giving confidence to young Sikhs to be proud of their distinctness…