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Maharashtrian Bridal Sarees And Its Rich Culture

India is a nation where people of various religions and cultures live under one roof. It is a land of festivals, rituals, colors, and ethnicity. Almost every state of India has its own cultures and traditions. So when it comes to marriage, people of different states follow different procedures. In India, festivals & weddings are celebrated with high spirits. Indian culture is often defined as a combination of many unique cultures and traditions.


Maharashtrian weddings are celebrated in a less ostentatious way when compared with Punjabi weddings but they have their own look and style. Maharashtrian wedding rituals have diverse customs which makes them more vibrant and lively. The richness of Marathi culture can be felt to the core if you attend any function of Marathi people. Talking about weddings, Nauvari sarees are very popular among Marathi people. These are 9-yard long sarees and are worn like a dhoti. The pleats are between legs and then tucked at the back. The pallu comes from behind and covers the whole front of the body. 



The culture of Maharashtra is very rich and so, even today people of Maharashtra follow all their rituals and customs in a full-fledged manner. The women of Maharashtra wear colorful sarees and blouses. The brides in Maharashtra normally wear patterned sarees that have designs of gold and silver threads. The border of these sarees is usually in golden color. They wear simple jewelry for weddings and pair it with a beautiful waistband which is usually made up of gold. A Marathi bride is said to be an idol of the traditional Indian culture. Some brides wear Kanchipuram sarees and silk sarees which make them look even better and gorgeous. The Maharashtrian bridal sarees are not very heavy and do not have much embroidery or zari work on them. All the Marathi weddings are such that they depict the intact virtues and cultures. Weddings are carried out in a very sacred manner. 

The sarees that are used by brides of Maharashtra are nowadays available online. There are a number of stores that sell these sarees of very good quality. You can browse the collection directly from the websites and choose the saree that you like. You can also buy sarees for pre-wedding and post-wedding functions. There are a variety of sarees of many colors and designs. Especially for those Marathi families who have got settled in other states. They don’t have to go to their native places to buy wedding outfits. You can get Maharashtrian bridal sarees delivered at your doorstep. This way, you can flaunt your looks as well as your culture in a Maharashtrian saree.

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