Saffron

Saffron is a shade of yellow or orange, the colour of the tip of the saffron crocus thread, from which the spice saffron is derived.… Read More »Is Saffron Yellow Or Red?

According to Hindu mythology, Saffron (or Kesariya) is the color of Sunset (Sandhya) and Fire (Agni) which symbolises sacrifice, light, and quest of salvation. The… Read More »Why Do Hindus Wear Saffron?

Do not touch people you meet and shaking hands is considered bad manners. Also, do not touch monks ever. What is forbidden to a monk?… Read More »Can You Touch A Buddhist Monk?

Males who were close to the deceased shave their heads and eyebrows, and don monks’ robes while women put their hair up and wear all… Read More »Why Do Buddhist Shave Their Heads When Someone Dies?

No not at all, monks in India wear orange(or bhagva) because it symbolises fire. A fire in which he has burned all his worldly desires… Read More »Why Are Monks Robes Saffron?

A bhikkhunī (Pali: ????????) or bhikṣuṇī (Sanskrit: भिक्षुणी) is a fully ordained female monastic in Buddhism. Male monastics are called bhikkhus. What is a female… Read More »What Are Female Buddhist Monks Called?

An ancient story tells how yellow became the sacred color of Buddhism. What are the 5 Colours of Buddhism? Tibetan Buddhism has Five Colors with… Read More »What Is Buddha’S Favorite Color?

Buddhist monks in the Theravada tradition typically wear saffron robes (although occasionally maroon — the color normally worn by Vajrayana Buddhist monks — is worn).… Read More »What Religion Wears A Saffron Robe?

The tradition of the Christian monastic orders of the Catholic, Lutheran and Anglican Churches involves wearing a tunic usually covered by a scapular and cowl,… Read More »What Do Monks Wear Under Their Robes?

These Are The World’s Most Expensive Spices Saffron is the world’s most expensive spice. The world’s second most expensive spice is vanilla. A pound of… Read More »What Are The 2 Most Expensive Spices?