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Summary of Question:	Girls Wearing Hat?
Category:	Sikh Practices
Date Posted:	Friday, 11/22/2002 12:33 PM MST

Waheguru Ji ka Khalsa

Waheguru Ji Ki fateh.
hope you guys are doing fine. I just had a little question that i was confused about and want to know the answer. i understand that guys have turban and they can't wear hat but what about girls whodont wear turban. can they wear hat in the winter? hope you understand my question.

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Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh!
Practically speaking, if it is cold and a Sikh female who doesn't wear a turban needs to keep warm outside, they SHOULD wear a hat, since 60% of body heat escapes through the head. I've never heard that a bareheaded Sikh woman CANNOT wear a hat, although I have known Sikh women who REFUSE to wear anything but a chuni on their heads. Seems to depend on the person and their upbringing. That said, yet ANOTHER reason to wear a turban, ladies! Keeps your head warm in winter, cool in summer, and keeps your aura steady when the winds blow strong (which in some areas is all the time!).
Guru ang sang,
-DKK