Hindu Undies

A reader adds to our discussion of religious underwear:

Just wanted to drop our two cents or Rupees as you like.

This Hindu reader of your blog felt great empathy for the other faiths who revealed their choice of religious underthings. Many Hindus also have a religiously mandated undergarment called a Kaupin or Kaupina.

It often is just a belt made of cloth with a double strip of the same fabric pulled through the legs and folded/wrapped around the back part of said belt. More common for the priestly profession (I wore it for years), it is said to be helpful in maintaining sexual chastity and is mandatory for all monastics.

Above is a 19th Century depiction of Lord Shiva in a Kaupina. More details here.