Swami Vivekananda wearing turban?

Asked Feb 27 '20 at 17:39

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In many pictures of Swami Vivekananda, it is seen that he is wearing a saffron turban.As per wiki article on Swami ji, it is said he was a Hindu monk. My question is, was it a Hindu monk culture to wear turban or was it his personal life style that he adopted?

For reference, Here is a picture from same article taken in Chicago:

asked Feb 27 '20 at 17:39

TheLittleNaruto

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it was donned on him as a mark of respect when he left for Chicago. I believe something to this effect is mentioned in his Complete Works, @SwamiVishwananda might be able to throw light – ram Feb 27 '20 at 22:39
@ram I see. Let's wait for the answer then. Or else if you know post that. – TheLittleNaruto Feb 28 '20 at 05:31
many sadhus carry a cloth with them (as do many Indians) that they can use for different purposes, including putting on their head. – Swami Vishwananda Feb 28 '20 at 11:07
@Swami So there is no specific significance of wearing a turban by a Hindu monk. Is it? – TheLittleNaruto Feb 28 '20 at 18:48
They have to cover thier head. Whether is turban or otherwise – Rakesh Joshi Feb 29 '20 at 14:12
@Rakesh Covering head? Why? – TheLittleNaruto Feb 29 '20 at 15:02
@TheLittleNaruto as per sankara sanyasa rules – Rakesh Joshi Mar 01 '20 at 03:48
@Rakesh But same way other Sanyasis never seen to cover their head. – TheLittleNaruto Mar 01 '20 at 04:44
@TheLittleNaruto maybe because others dont do tonsure – Rakesh Joshi Mar 01 '20 at 14:16

Swami Vivekananda wearing turban?

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