what is the dress code ?

[kunjuppu]

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As you all know in a brahmin family, for traditional function
and other functions, dress code differs according to the necessity and as the situation warrants. Generally
Ladies as far as possible should wear a descent dress, which should not invite them problem when they go out,
that too alone. That is all. Otherwise modern dresses are worn by ladies everywhere in cultural functions,
competitive programs, etc.

Balasubramanian
Ambattur

bala,

would you consider a sari as now fit for traditional function? or you think madisar is a must? if so, how does the 'ready made' madisar acceptable?

or do you think, that the readymade madisar, is a new fashion statement? just like powdered milk being passed off as the real stuff?

if we take this one step further, madisar is supposed to be worn without any undergarments, to preserve the madi. tell me if today's girls follow this? in your household?

same goes for silk blouses too. no bra allowed.

will adherence to strict traditions cause them 'problems' when they go out?

 

[prasad1]

bala,

would you consider a sari as now fit for traditional function? or you think madisar is a must? if so, how does the 'ready made' madisar acceptable?

or do you think, that the readymade madisar, is a new fashion statement? just like powdered milk being passed off as the real stuff?

if we take this one step further, madisar is supposed to be worn without any undergarments, to preserve the madi. tell me if today's girls follow this? in your household?

same goes for silk blouses too. no bra allowed.

will adherence to strict traditions cause them 'problems' when they go out?

Kunjuppu, Bala's contention of sari as an elegant dress is well founded. Let us not go into ladies undergarments.

 

[sangom]

Kunjuppu, Bala's contention of sari as an elegant dress is well founded. Let us no go into ladies undergarments.

The word 'elegant' means, inter alia,the following also—

• Refined and tasteful in appearance or behaviour or style
• Suggesting taste, ease, and wealth
• Displaying effortless beauty and simplicity in movement or execution

Sari, IMHO, can be considered elegant, if worn elegantly by women who will look elegant (dignified) even in other dresses; but as a universal dress for women in India, I will recommend 'salvaar kameez' as a more suitable and dignified dress which provides maximum freedom of movement and freedom from fear (of the sari slipping down) to women. It is a fact that the salvaar-kameez has its origin from the dress of aged punjabi women, but with all the refinements which have happened to it, it has become the best dress for women.

Somehow tabra women of 40+ are not prepared to switch over to SK from sari.

 

[prasad1]

The word 'elegant' means, inter alia,the following also—

• Refined and tasteful in appearance or behaviour or style
• Suggesting taste, ease, and wealth
• Displaying effortless beauty and simplicity in movement or execution

Sari, IMHO, can be considered elegant, if worn elegantly by women who will look elegant (dignified) even in other dresses; but as a universal dress for women in India, I will recommend 'salvaar kameez' as a more suitable and dignified dress which provides maximum freedom of movement and freedom from fear (of the sari slipping down) to women. It is a fact that the salvaar-kameez has its origin from the dress of aged punjabi women, but with all the refinements which have happened to it, it has become the best dress for women.

Somehow tabra women of 40+ are not prepared to switch over to SK from sari.

No disagreements here. I leave it upto women to choose their dress. I can still have my opinion, and my wife said I can have an opinion on it, LOL

 

[N.R.Ranganathan]

By Hindu code , he might have meant kudumi, pundarikam, panchakacha
veshti, angavastharam. But even in our country the dress varies from
place to place. In the Himalayas, the temple priest wears full attire and
some of them smoke also , which is due to climatic conditions. In the
south, we have dhoti and angavastharam because it is hot and humid here.

Hence you can dress as per the local custom ( I hope it is decent and modest )

 

[guruvayurappan]

I feel the best garment anyone can wear is the Garment of
Trikarana Suddhi(Purity of Thought, Word and Deed)

is it like the dress offered to a pretending king which can be seen only by intelligent people and can be seen only by those having Trikarana Suddhi

 

[Govinda]

Looks like one faction here wants to grab some opportunity and freak out on private stuff

In ancient days, People wore Sari (mostly madisar style) or vEshti, but they were un-stitched cotton for purity. They served the idea of Pants. In other ancient cultures like Greek,Roman, Buddhist too, they wore something like Togas.

For office or cultural functions, one can wear churidar or 6 yard sari for comforts. But for religious ceremonies or festivals at home, it is respectful/spiritual to wear madi-sAri (9 yards). It is initially hard to learn, once known it should be a special privilege to wear like madi-vEshti and dont forget to do stotravat - arAdhana/thaligai.

 

[guruvayurappan]

Looks like one faction here wants to grab some opportunity and freak out on private stuff

In ancient days, People wore Sari (mostly madisar style) or vEshti, but they were un-stitched cotton for purity. They served the idea of Pants. In other ancient cultures like Greek,Roman, Buddhist too, they wore something like Togas.

For office or cultural functions, one can wear churidar or 6 yard sari for comforts. But for religious ceremonies or festivals at home, it is respectful/spiritual to wear madi-sAri (9 yards). It is initially hard to learn, once known it should be a special privilege to wear like madi-vEshti and dont forget to do stotravat - arAdhana/thaligai.

nice .why you are not using veshtata for 9x5 veshti .any reason to usemadi-vEshti. madi veshti is used to denote fresh/not used or got readied for that occasion. am i correct?

 

[sangom]

Looks like one faction here wants to grab some opportunity and freak out on private stuff

In ancient days, People wore Sari (mostly madisar style) or vEshti, but they were un-stitched cotton for purity. They served the idea of Pants. In other ancient cultures like Greek,Roman, Buddhist too, they wore something like Togas.

For office or cultural functions, one can wear churidar or 6 yard sari for comforts. But for religious ceremonies or festivals at home, it is respectful/spiritual to wear madi-sAri (9 yards). It is initially hard to learn, once known it should be a special privilege to wear like madi-vEshti and dont forget to do stotravat - arAdhana/thaligai.

Govinda,

Your statement "In ancient days, People wore Sari (mostly madisar style) or vEshti, but they were un-stitched cotton for purity.", does not appear correct, to me atleast. My grandmother's mother wore only a 9 yards pudavai and nothing above the waist, but the தலப்பு or the end portion of the puDavai, was worn so as to cover her upper portions as completely as possible. Please see a sample image from the web below:




That was for "purity" because stitched cloth was considered impure. The Sankethi brahmins wore their puDavai in a typical fashion as instructed by Goddess. Image shown below:



Similarly, Rudra is spoken of in the Yajurveda as uṣṇīṣin (उष्णीषिन्) one who wears a turban or headband. Hence the simplistic method of taking what we "think" was the ancient dress code is not a fair path.

The yajamāna (यजमान) of a vedic sacrifice was supposed to wear a cloth on his waist and one upper garment; it is not clear whether the pañcakaccham(पञ्चकच्छम्) was used in those days, but it has been clearly stated that in order to ensure that the yajñopavītam (यज्ञॊपवीतम्) does not slip down, a certain way of twisting a long "upavītam" or upper cloth piece is recommended and you will find, even today, the Namboodiris making that and wearing it during any rite they perform in a temple or during the vedic yagas. Image: (Pl. look at the person seated left of the yajamāna.)

 

[nannilam_balasubramanian]

Dress code

The traditional cloth for Indian women is Sari, because it is a versatile
garment. Of late, Salwar Kameez is chosen even by middle aged women.

Choli - Yesteryears, long sleeved ones were worn but of late short sleeved
ones are generally worn by majority of the Indian women, particularly
south Indian ladies. However, in North some ladies wear without sleeves.

As regards Indian Men, Sherwani, Kurta Pyjama, Veshti are worn. Lungi is
familiar in south India.

Otherwise there is no specific dress code as regards Indians are concerned according
to my relatives who are in States. During nights, north Indians, wherever they are
they wear Kurta and Pyjama only. Besides because of climate variance in Western
Countries, Dhoti, Lungi etc are not worn there. Woollen Pants are generally
preferred.

Balasubramanian
Ambattur
Ambattur

 

[kunjuppu]

Looks like one faction here wants to grab some opportunity and freak out on private stuff

.

.. what is life without some humour?

i noticed a few people do get their 'knickers in a twist' or to be more desi 'komanams all wound up' over my attempt sometimes at ribald humour.

if people dont like it, they can skip it.

there are many threads, posts i dont like. i dont complain about it. i just skip it.

skipping is a good sport. for body and sould