A Texas teacher, Mr. Pannu, gives a viral demonstration of how his turban is not like a hat. This came after a TikTok follower asked if he wraps it every day “or keeps it handy like a hat.” To encourage further engagement about his culture, he answers the question with a demonstration, which has over 365,000 views and over 32,000 likes.
Mr. Pannu is a second-grade teacher. He uses his channel @karanveersp to change perceptions about his religion. However, he also tells funny stories about his students, such as how they help him match his funny ties and colorful turbans. The question is important “because, in 2026, folks still aren’t aware of a very visible religious community in America.”
The first thing he does is give a polite correction to the question. He explains, “It is often mislabeled as a hat.” However, it is not the same thing. In the demonstration, he removes the first layer of the turban to show that it’s wrapped. He then shows how he places this around his head. Mr. Pannu explains, “I take the material, and I criss-cross it.” Then he folds the cloth together and “go[es] up one more time, and boom.”
Texas Teacher Sparks Culture Conversation
The video has encouraged many to add other questions to ask. Many of which Mr. Pannu has answered either in a video or directly in the comments. One person asks, “Do you ever have a bad turban day? Like a day you just can’t get it to wrap right?” This is answered with a video on his channel. Meanwhile, another person asks, “Is there a requirement for the length and width of the fabric? or as long as it has enough coverage, any cloth will do?” He answered in the comments, “No requirement; the longer the cloth, the ‘larger’ the turban will come out.”
However, some are taking to the comments to thank Mr. Pannu for being open about his religion and being willing to educate others. One commenter says, “Thanks for sharing your culture with us 🔥.” Another adds, “While that question has never come to mind for [me], I think the world is growing.” A third commenter agrees, “I love learning about cultures!! It’s my favorite thing. Thank you!!”
Mr. Pannu plans to keep posting fun and educational videos, and if enough people are interested, he promises to drop a turban-tying tutorial.
