The kaupinam, kaupina, langot, or lungooty (langoṭī) is a loincloth worn by men in the Indian subcontinent as underclothing. It is still commonly worn in South Asia by pehlwans (wrestlers) while exercising or sparring in a dangal. It is basically a rectangular strip of cloth used to cover the genitals, with strings connected to the four ends of the cloth, for binding it around the waist and between the legs.
Painting depicting youth in kaupina harvesting lotus in pond, circa 850 CE.
It is still used extensively by Kalaripayattu (martial artists), bodyguards (ang-rakshaks) and wrestlers (pehelwans) in rural India, especially in games of Malla-yuddha and the medieval variation Pehlwani (a form of sparring from West Asia and South Asia). It is also worn during fitness training & sports coaching (kasrat); by men performing any form of physically straining activity and weight lifting such as farming.
Langot is a male sports gear and undergarment, associated with almost every form of physically straining sports like kushti and kabaddi of Indian traditions. It has been worn by henchmen and sportsmen during practices and sessions, in a similar way to the contemporary use of gym shorts and jock briefs since ancient times. Wrestlers and bodyguards also wear a abdominal guard underneath, to protect and support their genitals.
The kaupinam is a very ancient form of sportswear and was in use since the early Vedic Period (2000–1500 BC), as is evident from a verse in the Sam Veda of Hindu scriptures.[2] The devotees of the Hindu god Shiva were said to be wearing kaupinam.
It has religious significance attached to asceticism for the Hindus. The Bhagavata Purana enjoins that a true ascetic should not wear anything other than a kaupina.[3] Sometimes the god Shiva himself is depicted wearing Kaupina.[4] The deities Murugan of Palani and Hanuman are said to be wearing this garment.[5] Langot or kaupin is associated with celibacy.[6]Adi Shankara composed a verse called Kaupina Panchakam to assert the significance of asceticism. Famous Maharashtrian sant Samarth Ramdas and Tamil rishi Ramana Maharshi were always depicted wearing a langot in popular pictures.
The older Kapinaum form is distinct from the present-day Langota or Langoti which is sewn and covers the buttocks. It was worn as underwear in dangal held at akharas. It is now mainly used by men when exercising and other intense physical games especially wrestling, to prevent hernias and hydrocele.[7]
The loincloth is about 3" wide and 24" long single piece of cotton cloth. It is first put between the legs and then wrapped around the waist very tightly.
^Yule, Sir Henry; Burnell, Arthur Coke (1996). Hobson-Jobson. p. 525. ISBN9781853263637.
^Alter, Joseph S. (1992). The wrestler's body: identity and ideology in north India. University of California Press. pp. 305 pages. ISBN9780520076976.
^Śrīmad Bhāgavatam 7.13.2 2013-10-19 at the Wayback Machine, Bhaktivedanta VedaBase
^Narayana Ayyar, C. V. (1939). Origin and early history of Śaivism in South India. Madras University historical series. Vol. 6. University of Madras. pp. 155, 185.
^Lutgendorf, Philip (2007). Hanuman's tale: the messages of a divine monkey Oxford scholarship online. Oxford University Press. pp. 434 pages(see:186). ISBN9780195309225.
^Abbott, Elizabeth (2001). A history of celibacy. James Clarke & Co. pp. 493 pages. ISBN9780718830069.
^Raman Das Mahatyagi (2007). Yatan Yoga: A Natural Guide to Health and Harmony. YATAN Ayurvedics. pp. 33–. ISBN978-0-9803761-0-4.
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The kaupinam kaupina langot or lungooty langoṭi is a loincloth worn by men in the Indian subcontinent as underclothing It is still commonly worn in South Asia by pehlwans wrestlers while exercising or sparring in a dangal It is basically a rectangular strip of cloth used to cover the genitals with strings connected to the four ends of the cloth for binding it around the waist and between the legs A pehlwan sports a lungooty at an akhara The short type of lungooty worn by naga sadhus or baabas often leaves the buttocks bare it is also known as coopees 1 Contents 1 Use 2 Religious significance 3 Langota 4 In media 5 See also 6 References 7 External linksUse edit nbsp Painting depicting youth in kaupina harvesting lotus in pond circa 850 CE It is still used extensively by Kalaripayattu martial artists bodyguards ang rakshaks and wrestlers pehelwans in rural India especially in games of Malla yuddha and the medieval variation Pehlwani a form of sparring from West Asia and South Asia It is also worn during fitness training amp sports coaching kasrat by men performing any form of physically straining activity and weight lifting such as farming Langot is a male sports gear and undergarment associated with almost every form of physically straining sports like kushti and kabaddi of Indian traditions It has been worn by henchmen and sportsmen during practices and sessions in a similar way to the contemporary use of gym shorts and jock briefs since ancient times Wrestlers and bodyguards also wear a abdominal guard underneath to protect and support their genitals The kaupinam is a very ancient form of sportswear and was in use since the early Vedic Period 2000 1500 BC as is evident from a verse in the Sam Veda of Hindu scriptures 2 The devotees of the Hindu god Shiva were said to be wearing kaupinam Religious significance editKaupina Panchakam Kaupina vantah kalu bagya vantahVedanta Vakyeshu sada ramayantahBikshanna matrena tustimantahvishokamantah karane charantahkaupina vantah kalu bagyavantah Adi Shankara It has religious significance attached to asceticism for the Hindus The Bhagavata Purana enjoins that a true ascetic should not wear anything other than a kaupina 3 Sometimes the god Shiva himself is depicted wearing Kaupina 4 The deities Murugan of Palani and Hanuman are said to be wearing this garment 5 Langot or kaupin is associated with celibacy 6 Adi Shankara composed a verse called Kaupina Panchakam to assert the significance of asceticism Famous Maharashtrian sant Samarth Ramdas and Tamil rishi Ramana Maharshi were always depicted wearing a langot in popular pictures Langota edit nbsp Sculpture of athletes in a similar undergarment at the Indian Museum Calcutta recovered from the Graeco Buddhist site of Jamalgarhi in NWFP present day Pakistan The older Kapinaum form is distinct from the present day Langota or Langoti which is sewn and covers the buttocks It was worn as underwear in dangal held at akharas It is now mainly used by men when exercising and other intense physical games especially wrestling to prevent hernias and hydrocele 7 The loincloth is about 3 wide and 24 long single piece of cotton cloth It is first put between the legs and then wrapped around the waist very tightly In media editA langot was worn by Mowgli the main hero of The Jungle Book franchise including the 1942 1967 1971 1967 1994 2003 2016 and 2018 films See also editSimilar Indian clothes Kacchera Related Indian clothes Clothing in India Dhoti Lungi Similar foreign clothes Bahag Breechcloth Fundoshi Loincloth Mawashi Perizoma Subligaculum Thong Related foreign clothes Tallit katan Temple garment religious undergarments worn by many MormonsReferences edit Yule Sir Henry Burnell Arthur Coke 1996 Hobson Jobson p 525 ISBN 9781853263637 Alter Joseph S 1992 The wrestler s body identity and ideology in north India University of California Press pp 305 pages ISBN 9780520076976 Srimad Bhagavatam 7 13 2 Archived 2013 10 19 at the Wayback Machine Bhaktivedanta VedaBase Narayana Ayyar C V 1939 Origin and early history of Saivism in South India Madras University historical series Vol 6 University of Madras pp 155 185 Lutgendorf Philip 2007 Hanuman s tale the messages of a divine monkey Oxford scholarship online Oxford University Press pp 434 pages see 186 ISBN 9780195309225 Abbott Elizabeth 2001 A history of celibacy James Clarke amp Co pp 493 pages ISBN 9780718830069 Raman Das Mahatyagi 2007 Yatan Yoga A Natural Guide to Health and Harmony YATAN Ayurvedics pp 33 ISBN 978 0 9803761 0 4 External links editHow to wear visual description The Langota Yatan Holistic Ayurvedic Centre Retrieved 10 August 2012 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Kaupinam amp oldid 1217586247, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
