Saffron in Hinduism

Short description: Significance of Saffron color in Hinduism

Bhagwa Dhwaj, having Saffron color is holy flag of Hindus. Hindu saints in Saffron clothing.

The color Saffron (Sanskrit: भगवा, lit. 'Bhagwā') is considered as sacred color in Hinduism. According to Hindu mythology, Saffron (or Kesariya) is the color of Sunset (Sandhya) and Fire (Agni) which symbolises sacrifice, light, and quest of salvation.[1] The color is worn by Hindu saints and ascetics as their devotion toward the religion.[2] Many Hindu kingdoms and dynasties had Saffron color in their flag denoting the Sanātana Dharma, including Maratha Empire. In modern times, the Bhagwa Dhwaj having the Saffron color indicates the Hindus and Hindutva.

The hex of Saffron color widely used by Hindus is #FF9933.

## Contents

* 1 History
* 2 Modern times
* 3 See also
* 4 References
* 4.1 Sources

## History

## Modern times

The Flag of India and Azad Kashmir has saffron color in them, though Saffron color in Indian flag denotes the bravery and sacrifice still has been considered as a part of Hindu majority of the nation.[3][4] The Hindutva movement also had Saffron color as its prime identity, with many Hindu organisations having Saffron color in their flag, including Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Hindu Sena and others.[5][6]

## See also

* Green in Islam
* Hindu nationalism
* Political colour
* Saffronisation

## References

1. ↑ "Why do Indian saints wear saffron colour? Science tells us!" (in en). 2018-03-22. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/photo-stories/why-do-indian-saints-wear-saffron-colour-science-tells-us/photostory/63414644.cms.
2. ↑ "Significance of Saffron color in Hinduism". 9 June 2018. https://www.beautyofindia.in/saffron-color/.
3. ↑ "State flag". http://www.kashmir.gov.pk/modules.php?op=modload&name=Content&file=selectabout&folder=none&page=flag.
4. ↑ "My India My Pride - Indian Tricolor - Know India: National Portal of India". https://knowindia.india.gov.in/my-india-my-pride/indian-tricolor.php#:~:text=In the national flag of,and auspiciousness of the land..
5. ↑ "Why aren't we asking if wearing Saffron is essential to Hinduism?" (in en). 2022-03-23. https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/why-aren-t-we-asking-if-wearing-saffron-essential-hinduism-162193.
6. ↑ Jha 2015, p. 125.

### Sources

* Jha, Sadan (2015). Reverence, Resistance and Politics of Seeing the Indian National Flag. Cambridge University Press. ISBN 9-781-107118-874.

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