Significance of panchakachum

[Das Devaraj]

Is there any particular significance to wearing panchakachum (sp?).
Till recently, thought it was just a way of wearing dhoti (lesser
chance of tripping?).  Somebody mentioned that bramacharis are not 
allowed to wear it at all. Language/varna seems to be major factors 
as well.

Any information or references about this will be highly appreciated.

das
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Interested in Vegetarianism?             Vegetarian Restaurant Trek
Web    http://www.VegInfo.com                712 Bancroft Road #320
e-mail info at VegInfo.com (subject Help)       Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Interactive Voice/fax Response  (510) 256-8420                  USA