Turban Tying Is An Art And This Man From Madhya Pradesh Won 2 Guinness World Records For It, Here's How

Turbans have been an integral part of India's culture for centuries. Although the fashion scene of the country has witnessed massive evolution, the turban, a.k.a ‘pagri', continues to thrive and remains a symbol of cultural legacy. In many states, such as Punjab, Rajasthan, Maharastra and Gujarat, turbans are a part of daily attire. 

Even though it may look easy, tying a turban is not a cakewalk. It is an art that requires practice and patience. It is an art that has been passed down through generations and evolved over centuries, and It looks like Madhya Pradesh-based Aditya Pacholy has mastered it. He created a world record for tying a turban in just 14.12 seconds, earlier this year. The style of turban that Aditya tied for the Guinness World Records (GWR) title is known as Rajputi Rajasthani Pagdi. According to Guinness World Records, "tying turbans is an old art in India. He (Aditya) realised that he had a skill by being able to tie them very quickly so used this opportunity to spread awareness of the art." The records body also shared a video of the Turban-tying maestro's remarkable feat on Instagram displaying how he accomplished the task with astonishing speed and precision.

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Many social media users congratulated Aditya for his accomplishment. One of them wrote, “Nice bro proud of you.” However, many couldn't believe that tying a turban could come under the Guinness World Record. A bunch of Instagram users even claimed that they could beat Aditya's record.  A person said, “I bet I could do this faster.” “I don't know why but I am convinced i can break this record,” another reacted.

But Aditya Pacholy is no stranger to Guinness World Record-setting feats. On August 26, last year, he bagged the record of tying the largest turban, 345.25 m² (3,716 ft² 34 in²) under his name. The style of turban he chose for that record-making event was the Rajputi Rajasthani Pagdi and the process of tying involves a layer-by-layer approach. This listing on the GWR website reveals the world record title holder's motivation, "Aditya has been tying turbans for over 15 years. They excelled in this and wanted to help keep the art alive by attempting a GWR title with the hopes of it spreading internationally."

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In India, turbans are widely worn during North Indian weddings. They also come with cultural and religious significance. In Sikhism, turbans are referred to as dastar, which is actually ‘dast-e-yaar,' meaning the hand of God. For Sikhs, turbans represent honour, self-respect, courage, and spirituality. It is considered as an article of faith.

On the other hand, the Rajasthani pagri is an essential part of the culture of the desert state. Also known as ‘Rajasthani Safa‘, ‘Paaga‘, or ‘Marwari Pagri', it is usually worn by men and seen as a symbol of pride. It symbolises their tradition and respect.

Source: Guinness World Records

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