How To Dress As Traditional Maharashtrian On Gudi Padwa?

Since Gudi Padwa is around the corner, it is time to rummage through the wardrobe and pick out the best sarees and accessories to achieve the traditional Maharashtrian look. With this article, we will share some styling tips for women are celebrating this festival for the first time after marriage.

Tips To Style Saree In Marathi Style

Nauvari Draping Style Tips

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When picking a saree, one must choose vibrant shades for the occasion. For example, green, blue, pink and orange offer festive vibes and brighten up your complexion. From designer to simple, you can pick a saree design in which you feel comfortable.

If you are looking to drape a silk Paithani saree in nauvari style, you need to envelop it to perfection to achieve the traditional look. You can refer to the draping tips below,

• Once you have picked your saree, start wrapping it around your waist. Women must ensure to tuck in every knot to achieve a smooth drape around their tummy.
• Take the pallu of appropriate length on your left shoulder.
• Now, make pleats, at least six of them, and tuck them in the centre of your waist.
• Make the pleats of the pallu and secure them with a safety pin.
• Pick the centre most pleat, extend it to the back between your legs. Tuck the folds at the back and secure them with pins to ensure no discomfort when you enjoy the festivities.
• You can also iron the pleats to achieve impeccable folds.
• Secure everything and finish the Marathi nauvari drape.

Footwear To Pair With Saree

Most Marathi women pick Kolhapuri Chappal (footwear) to pair with the nauvari style of draping. For Gudi Padwa, this variety of footwear will be comfortable and offer an authentic Maharashtrian look. From statement to the designer, you can pick from the ample styles available in the market.

However, if you want to keep it contemporary mixed with the traditional look, you can try mojri (flat/heels). An embellished pair of mojri would settle perfectly with a silk saree.

Jewellery To Pair With Saree

The traditional Marathi look for Gudi Padwa asks for traditional jewellery pieces. From a Maharashtrian-style nath to rani haar, you can don these accessories to complete your look.

Many women also wear a waistband (kamarband), anklets and a small choker-like neckpiece (thushi). Green bangles along with other contrasting bangles will complete your traditional look in no time.

How To Put On Makeup?

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If you are going all-in for the traditional Marathi look, you must not go overboard with makeup. Since you are donning the jewellery and embellished footwear with the saree, you must opt for a subtle or natural makeup look.

For the Gudi Padwa makeup, you can pick a light shade to go with dark and popping eye makeup. It will give you a natural lipstick look. Apply the base for a flawless appearance and a little pink blush to your cheeks.

To complete the natural makeup look, add kohl to your eyes. You can also add a layer of brown eye shadow below the kohl and smudge it. Another crucial part of makeup is bindi. You can either place a contrasting bindi on your forehead or make a small half-moon (chandrakor bindi) in red.

How To Style Hair?

Most Maharashtrian women go for a tight bun at the back. It is elegant and adds a gorgeous look with the saree draped in nauvari style. However, you can make modifications to the front portion of your hair.

You can create a partition in the front and make braids on the sides. Tuck them in the bun to achieve a neat hairdo. If you have sharp features, you can also curl your hair before styling them. It will add a bounce and make you look stunning in the attire. You can either use decorative pins or gajra (flower garlands) to elevate the hairdo.

Important Rituals Of Gudi Padwa

Now that you are done with the styling tips, you must engage with the crucial rituals of the festival that you cannot miss out on. It includes,

Holy Bath

Before you start getting ready, you take a holy bath. It is a means to cleanse not only your body but your soul. After taking a bath, you can drape the saree, complete the makeup and achieve the perfect Marathi look.

Flower Decoration

Gudi Padwa means decorating your home with scented flowers. The festival celebrates the creation of the universe by Lord Brahma. Therefore, you not only decorate yourself but also your home.

Traditional Rangoli

In most of the Maharashtrian houses celebrating Gudi Padwa, you will find a vibrant rangoli in the yard or at the entrance. Using homemade powders or colours, women create vibrant patterns on the ground. It is crafted to invite good luck inside the house and ward off any evil.

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Host The Gudi

The houses that celebrate the Gudi Padwa host the Gudi at their home. They decorate the bamboo stick with a vibrant piece of cloth, flower garlands or kalash (pot) made of copper, silver and bronze.

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Distribute The Holy Prasad

Similar to every other Hindu festival, Gudi Padwa is also incomplete without distributing the holy prasad made from jaggery and neem. The bitter-sweet taste of the delicacy represents sorrow and happiness in life.

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