Christmas in New York, Rio Carnival in Brazil, and the La Tomatina Festival in Spain summed up can't beat the magnitude of the Durga Puja celebrations in Kolkata, India. Celebrated in September or October, Durga Puja spans 10 days filled with packed elaborate rituals. You will find a stunning display of creativity and art in the form of innovative themed pandals and idols. It is almost impossible to pen down the grandeur of experiencing Durga Puja in words. Durga puja is one of those grand celebrations that holds a lot of sentiments and culture value. It’s a heavy question, given that durga puja is just around the corner and you may not know what's the fashion trend. We understand, with many options of outfit available it
is not easy to pick the perfect one that suite your taste, but choosing the
right outfit for something this grand and cultural signifies the “dilemma of
another proportion”. If you’re looking for an advice on your durga puja
fashion here are few styles you can go with...
Sashti:
kick off this festival in something casual but chic. Floral prints are a new favorite this pujas. So opt for dresses that are floral and colorful printed.
This can totally steal the show and you can flaunt it well on Sashti.
Saptami:
To appear fashionable and beautiful you can style yourself with a modern yet
sophisticated kurti / salwar. You can choose between gloomy colours or vivid
reds and pinks to imitate the cheerful mood. This will make you stand out of
the crowd.
Astami:
Since saree is a tradition lets add a modern twist to your look, you can ditch
the prototypical saree that you wear and decide on something completely out of
your box like wearing a neck cover drape saree, dhoti chic saree, knot saree
wrap or wavy saree drape.
Navami:
It’s all about looking fabulous and gorgeous, so style up by wearing on an
ethnic gown dress. A youthful gown dress is fashionable yet trendy. Opt of
light colours such as blue, yellow, pink and red. This fashion will take you to
a whole new level and will make you look stylish.
Vijay Dashami (Dashami):
Since dashami is the end of durga puja and all are gathered to bid farewell to
the goddess. “Sindoor Khela” is also performed on this day but it’s not the end
of your fashion game. Add elegance to your fashion by wearing the so called
red-n-white saree or vice-versa. You can either wear tant red saree or a cotton
white saree with red boarders (known as the lal paad sada saree) to look your
best.
Be it the sweaty heat or the unpleasant rain,
the mile long queues or the swarming crowd; make sure you beat them all in
style.
Author: Sabrina Hillary
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