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The ‘Dumala’
A turban peculiar to Nihangs is known as a ‘Dumaala’ (also ‘Damaala’) which, along with a long ‘Chola’, is the distinguishing mark of a Nihang.
A Nihang wearing the ‘Dumaala’
Before we give the background of Dumaala’s tradition, it is necessary to understand that there are other different meanings of word ‘Dumaala’ out side of the Nihang tradition. It is necessary to appreciate these meanings before discussing the Dumaala popular amongst Nihangs: -
(1). The word of Persian origin: - The word ‘Dumaala’ originates from the Persian word ‘Dumbaalah’, which means ‘tail’. (There is also another Persian word, ‘Dum’ meaning ‘tail’). Thus, ‘Dumaala’ is a loose piece of cloth, which is made from one end of the turban which hangs free behind like ‘Dumbaalah’ or ‘Dum’ (tail), so is called ‘Dumaala’. In Punjabi, this ‘Dumaala’ is known as ‘Shamla’.
(2). The gift to winning wrestler: - In Punjabi, the word ‘Mal’ means wrestler. It is a trend in traditional wrestling competitions that a cloth is attached over a long bamboo pole. This cloth is called ‘Maalee’ and usually the prize money is tied with it. When a wrestler wins a wrestling match, he lifts this bamboo to show the audience as a sign of his victory. Obviously the prize money tied in ‘Maalee’ is kept by him. Traditionally, if the ‘Maalee’ (prize money) was big, it was called ‘Dumaalee’ or ‘Dumaala’ (double ‘Maalee’).
During old times in Punjab, it was a trend amongst wrestlers to tie the ‘Maalee’ like turban, making a fan like adornment from one end of the ‘Maalee’. This too was known as a ‘Dumaala’.
In Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, the word ‘Dumaala’ has been used only for this meaning: -
Haun Gosaanyee Da PaiThe ‘Dumala’
A turban peculiar to Nihangs is known as a ‘Dumaala’ (also ‘Damaala’) which, along with a long ‘Chola’, is the distinguishing mark of a Nihang.
A Nihang wearing the ‘Dumaala’
Before we give the background of Dumaala’s tradition, it is necessary to understand that there are other different meanings of word ‘Dumaala’ out side of the Nihang tradition. It is necessary to appreciate these meanings before discussing the Dumaala popular amongst Nihangs: -
(1). The word of Persian origin: - The word ‘Dumaala’ originates from the Persian word ‘Dumbaalah’, which means ‘tail’. (There is also another Persian word, ‘Dum’ meaning ‘tail’). Thus, ‘Dumaala’ is a loose piece of cloth, which is made from one end of the turban which hangs free behind like ‘Dumbaalah’ or ‘Dum’ (tail), so is called ‘Dumaala’. In Punjabi, this ‘Dumaala’ is known as ‘Shamla’.
(2). The gift to winning wrestler: - In Punjabi, the word ‘Mal’ means wrestler. It is a trend in traditional wrestling competitions that a cloth is attached over a long bamboo pole. This cloth is called ‘Maalee’ and usually the prize money is tied with it. When a wrestler wins a wrestling match, he lifts this bamboo to show the audience as a sign of his victory. Obviously the prize money tied in ‘Maalee’ is kept by him. Traditionally, if the ‘Maalee’ (prize money) was big, it was called ‘Dumaalee’ or ‘Dumaala’ (double ‘Maalee’).
During old times in Punjab, it was a trend amongst wrestlers to tie the ‘Maalee’ like turban, making a fan like adornment from one end of the ‘Maalee’. This too was known as a ‘Dumaala’.
In Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, the word ‘Dumaala’ has been used only for this meaning: -
Haun Gosaanyee Da Paihalvaanrha. Main Gur Mil Uch Dumaalrha.
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