Every festival has a dress code. Think about how Christmas is associated with red and green and how plaid, brown, or purple, yellow, or orange are in fall. Either color or pattern is typically associated with each festivity. In Indian culture, Durga puja often comes with a red, gold, or cream saree. My neighboring state, West Bengal in India, celebrates Durga Puja with such pomp and grandeur. Even in my state, Assam, Durga Puja is widely celebrated.
As a child, I have a vivid memory of colorful balloons and bangles. While growing up, I fell in love with a cream saree with a red border, which they lovingly called a laal par saree (laal means red and par means border, meaning a red-bordered saree). I have a huge fascination with off-white sarees. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we are not celebrating anything the way we used to. Even in this unprecedented time, doing something we like always gives us motivation in everyday life. This time I decided to dress up according to the Durga puja theme of red and gold. A cream Khadi Banarasi saree with a big gold border, a red blouse, a Jhumka earring, and a pair of big gold bangles. In makeup, brown kohl-filled eyes and red matte lips. I added a pair of brown jutti and a tiny red bindi. I did not take any risks with my hair and kept it open and natural. A classic yet simple look, and I took the pics in Fall's own carpet, which reminds me of my jasmine-filled front yard, Autumn nights in Assam. What color or pattern do you associate with your favorite festivals? And don't forget to let me know what you think of this look!
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