Why do Kerala people wear white saree?
Onam is celebrated to commemorate the return of the great demon King Mahabali as well as Lord Vishnu’s Vamana Avatar. The women of Kerala wear white sarees that have gold threadings on them. These sarees are known as Mundum neriyathum. In Malayalam, this saree is denoted as Thuni, which means cloth.
Which of these is a traditional gold and white saree worn by the Malayali community?
Kerala sarees, better known as Kasavu sarees, are symbolic of Kerala’s tradition and culture. The white and gold sarees are unique due to their natural hues, texture and the gold border which adds to their elegance. No occasion in Kerala feels complete without the Kasavu costume.
Why do women wear white saree?
Not only for Onam, for all important festivals and as official traditional wear, Malayalee ladies wear White/off white sarees with golden zari border as this is the traditional wear of Kerala. Ladies of other states of India wear it on Onam day to show their solidarity with Keralite ladies.
When did saree came to Kerala?
It is believed to have been introduced in Kerala under the rule of His Highness Maharaja Balaramavarma and his chief minister Ummini Thampi in the early 19th century.
What should I wear in Kerala wedding?
For The Bride Kerala dress code for the bride consists of the famous Kasavu saree which is an all plain-white saree with golden border. Kasavu saree is considered as the most auspicious form of Kerala dress that woman also wear for special occasions apart from adorning it on every Hindu new year.
What is worn on Onam?
Onam is a rice harvest festival celebrated in Kerala. Traditionally, women from Kerala wear a Mundu and Neriathu – a traditional white saree with golden border. Young girls wear long skirts in the same combination, and men wear a white dhoti.
What do women wear on Onam?
The traditional dress code followed during the festivals are basically a white, off white or cream saree with a golden border commonly called as Kerala Saree or Kerala Saree for women and Men with white-colored mundu or dhoti with kasavu border combined with a shirt or kurta is the favourite of all men.