Black is the symbol of humility, purity, goodness, and detachment. The black dhoti (or veshti) conveys a spiritual significance, particularly during the 40 days of fasting before an individual, sets on a pilgrimage to Shabari Malai in Kerala, India. So this traditional garment serves as the vehicle to invoke devotion and discipline.
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As pilgrims undertake this spiritual journey, the black dhoti serves as a constant reminder to remain steadfast and focused on their inner selves, maintain celibacy, and experience spiritual growth.
The color black also absorbs negative energy and makes the body and mind steadfast with pure thoughts. By adorning the black dhoti, pilgrims shed their worldly attachments to attain a state of higher consciousness through prayer. Furthermore, the black dhoti signifies the ascetic lifestyle embraced during the fasting period. It mirrors the simplicity and self-control essential to abstain from physiological and mental desires. As pilgrims prepare for the pilgrimage to Shabari Malai, the black dhoti becomes an emblem of their dedication, resilience, and unwavering faith.