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Kushti or Kusti, also spelled as Koshti, is the sacred girdle worn by Zoroastrians
Zoroastrianism

Zoroastrianism is the religion and philosophy based on the teachings ascribed to the prophet Zoroaster, after whom the religion is named. The term Zoroastrianism is in general usage, essentially synonymous with Mazdaism, i.e., the worship of Ahura Mazda, exalted by Zoroaster as the supreme divine authority....
 around their waists. Along with the Sedreh
Sedreh

Sedreh also called Sudreh, is a shirt worn by Zoroastrianism. Along with the Kushti this is one part of the ritual dress of the Zoroastrians.The Sudreh contains a small pocket in the front, which is supposed to collect your good deeds....
 this is part of the ritual dress of the Zoroastrians.

The Kushti is worn around the waist and passes it three times. It is tied twice in a double knot in the front and back, the ends of the Kushti hanging on the back. The Kushti is made of 72 fine, white and woollen threads, which represent the 72 chapters of the Yasna
Yasna

Yasna is the name of the primary liturgical collection of texts of the Avesta as well as the name of the principal Zoroastrianism act of worship at which those verses are recited....
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The ritual of untying and tying the Kushti is performed several times a day and is called Nirang-i Kushti.








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Kushti or Kusti, also spelled as Koshti, is the sacred girdle worn by Zoroastrians
Zoroastrianism

Zoroastrianism is the religion and philosophy based on the teachings ascribed to the prophet Zoroaster, after whom the religion is named. The term Zoroastrianism is in general usage, essentially synonymous with Mazdaism, i.e., the worship of Ahura Mazda, exalted by Zoroaster as the supreme divine authority....
 around their waists. Along with the Sedreh
Sedreh

Sedreh also called Sudreh, is a shirt worn by Zoroastrianism. Along with the Kushti this is one part of the ritual dress of the Zoroastrians.The Sudreh contains a small pocket in the front, which is supposed to collect your good deeds....
 this is part of the ritual dress of the Zoroastrians.

The Kushti is worn around the waist and passes it three times. It is tied twice in a double knot in the front and back, the ends of the Kushti hanging on the back. The Kushti is made of 72 fine, white and woollen threads, which represent the 72 chapters of the Yasna
Yasna

Yasna is the name of the primary liturgical collection of texts of the Avesta as well as the name of the principal Zoroastrianism act of worship at which those verses are recited....
.

The ritual of untying and tying the Kushti is performed several times a day and is called Nirang-i Kushti.

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