This single piece of unstitched cloth (usually 5 to 9 yards long) is arguably the most flattering garment ever invented. It is draped differently in every state: the Mundu of Kerala, the Nauvari of Maharashtra (worn like pants for warrior mobility), and the Seedha Pallu of Gujarat. Wearing a saree is a skill passed down from mother to daughter. It symbolizes grace, patience, and the art of looking elegant while being unable to run for a bus.
, the entire sub-continent transforms into a sea of oil lamps ( desi mms masal hot