While today a Turban with a Kalgi has become a fashion item, most often seen in Indian weddings of both Hindu and Muslim weddings, where a 'Ready made Topi (hat) is donned by the Groom. These ready made turbans serve to make the Groom a 'Prince' for the day. The Kalgi is normally worn on the front of the turban and consists of a single feather or a a cluster of feathers worn as an ornament which forms a plume . Throughout the Middle East and Asia the turban was a symbol of Royalty and both the Hindu warrior caste and the Mughals and other Muslims wore turbans. Related articles: