Celebrate Maharashtra day by wearing a nauvari
If you are going to be a part of a procession or a get together in your community on the Maharashtra Day , then donning traditional avatar is the best way to go. Amidst our busy schedules, we usually do not have enough time to spare for traditions, in spite of being a part of our culture, one of them being wearing a Nauvari. We suggest you try something more fun! "A woman who wore a Nauvari was always looked upon with respect.
The reason being both the shoulders of the women are covered, and it makes for a completely traditional wear. The style was originally started and popularised from the Peshwai reign," says Sayali Badade, an HR executive.
Here's how to do it... -Open the saree and hold it in a way that a quarter portion of the saree is to your right and the rest to the other side
-Tie a knot using a bit of the saree from both sections
-The left portion needs to be draped like a normal saree
-Drape the one layer around you and then second loose layer and the pallu over the shoulder, the loose layer must be pleated and tucked into the knotted part
-The smaller portion loosely hanging needs to be pleated similarly to your front pleats
-Now take this pleated thing between your legs and tuck it behind
The three types of Nauvaris Brahmani or Peshwai style: Is the most respectable style of draping the Nauvari; the special feature is its Ocha, a pocket like pleat that comes on the sides of the hip.
Do-tangi Nauvari: Is primarily worn by rural women, mostly upto the knees.
Lavni style: Is is a rather sensuous style of draping the Nauvari, it has a very long pallu and loose ends near the feet.
As per Marathi tradition, Nauvari is known as the Akanda Vastra, which means it doesn't need any other attire to support it. In fact, this attire holds utmost importance as women across different walks of life have worn it. It is not just worn at religious and cultural events, but women have fought wars in the past and still work in farmlands wearing this.
By
Srishti Shinde