Langota

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India wrestling akhara training wearing a langot

Langota or Langoti is a traditional style of Indian loincloth for men. It was worn as underwear. It is now mainly used by men when exercising and other intense physical games especially wrestling, to prevent from hernias and hydrocele.^[1]

Origin

It was written in the ancient vedic scriptures.

Procedure

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.

References

↑ "Yatan Yoga: A Natural Guide to Health and Harmony - Raman Das Mahatyagi - Google Books". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2014-01-21.

External links

"The Langota". Yatan Holistic Ayurvedic Centre. Retrieved 10 August 2012.

v t e Clothing in South Asia

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Stitching and design	Bandhani Chikankari Gota Kantha Kasuti Nakshi Phulkari Pipili Shisha Zardozi Zari

Footwear	Jutti Kholapuri Mojari Paduka Peshawari chappal

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