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Tamil Brahmins (Iyers and Iyengars) in traditional veshti and angavastram at a convention of the Mylai Tamil Sangam, circa 1930s. A veshti [1] (Tamil: வேட்டி), also known as vēṭṭi, is a white unstitched cloth wrap for the lower body in Tamil Nadu and in the North and East of Sri Lanka.
It is also considered appropriate for men to wear Mundu during their visits to the temples and attending religious functions, though it is not mandatory at all places. However, it is a mandatory requirement to wear mundu and mel mundu for men to visit some famous temples in Kerala like the Guruvayur Temple , the Padmanabhaswamy Temple ) etc.
In Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, only men wear this garment. It is also known as kaili or sāram/chāram in South Tamil Nadu. In Tamil Nadu, the veshti or dhoti is a traditional wear. People wear veshtis for formal occasions whereas lungis are worn as informal or casual wear by some. Lungis with checked pattern are more ...
Kandangi is a type of cotton saree from the Chettinad region of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. [1] It was declared as a Geographical indication in 2019–20. [ 2 ] [ 3 ]
The angavastram, a traditional garment worn by men in parts of South India and Maharashtra, has a long history rooted in Indian culture. This unstitched, rectangular piece of fabric is draped over the torso and shoulder, serving practical and symbolic purposes. The origins of the angavastram can be traced back to ancient times.
Jewellery is hugely significant for Indian men and women. Men traditionally wear rings with stones or necklaces, and for women, there is an assortment of jewellery that includes maang-tikka, earrings, nose rings, necklaces, bangles, waist chains, anklets and toe-rings - these all form part of the traditional Solah Shringaar for married Hindu women.
Pages in category "Tamil clothing" The following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A. ... Code of Conduct;
A Tamil couple c. 1945; the wife is wearing a madisar sari. The Madisar or Koshavam ( Tamil : மடிசார் ) is a typical way in which the sari is worn by Tamil Brahmin women. The sari and the tying style dates back to ancient India , at least as far back as the period between 2nd century BC to 1st century AD when the antariya and ...