Dastār (ਦਸਤਾਰ) or Pagṛī (ਪਗੜੀ) in Punjabi an Hindi is a mandatory headgear for Sikhs. Dastar is closely associated with Sikhism and is an important part of the Sikh culture. Wearing a turban is mandatory for all Amritdhari (baptized) Sikhs (also known as Khalsa).