Saffron is the symbol of humility, purity, celibacy, goodness, and detachment. The saffron-coloured 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. The saffron-dhoti (veshti) is also suitable for all other spiritual occasions and events.
Buy this 2-metre-long saffron-coloured dhoti/veshti from GiriUK. The green border gives it a rich and intricate texture. Woven with fine-quality cotton yarn, this garment is simply wrapped around the waist. The cotton fabric is non-irritant and ensures comfort all day long, especially during travel through terrains during long journeys and easy to maintain.
As pilgrims undertake this spiritual journey, the saffron-coloured dhoti serves as a constant reminder to remain steadfast and focused on their inner selves, maintain celibacy, and experience spiritual growth.
The color saffron also enhances spiritual energy and makes the body and mind steadfast with pure thoughts. By adorning the saffron dhoti, pilgrims shed their worldly attachments to attain a state of higher consciousness through prayer. Furthermore, the saffron dhoti signifies the ascetic lifestyle embraced during the fasting period and beyond. It mirrors the simplicity and self-control essential to abstain from physiological and mental desires. As pilgrims prepare themselves for the pilgrimage to Shabari Malai, the saffron-coloured dhoti becomes an emblem of their dedication, resilience, and unwavering faith.