"Draping Elegance: Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Saree Draping Styles Across India"

Bharat is a diverse country with various cultures and traditions, and the way a saree is worn can vary significantly from one region to another. 

Here are some common styles of tying a Saree in India:

1.Nivi Style (Andhra Pradesh/Telangana): 
The Nivi style is the most common way of draping a saree in India. The pleats are neatly tucked in the petticoat, and the pallu (the loose end) is usually worn over the left shoulder.

2.Gujarati Style (Gujarat):
 In this style, the pallu is draped from the back to the front over the right shoulder and then pleated and pinned to the right side of the waist. This style allows for easy movement and is often worn during festive occasions.

3.Bengali Style (West Bengal):
Saree drape involves pleating the saree in the front and then taking the pallu around the back and bringing it over the left shoulder. The pallu is often worn in a decorative manner, pinned at the shoulder.

4.Maharashtrian Style (Maharashtra):
This drape involves a shorter saree length and draping the saree from the back to the front, with the pallu worn over the left shoulder. The key feature is the way the pallu is folded and pinned at the back.

5.Dravidian Style (Tamil Nadu):
In this style, the pleats are positioned in the center and tucked in the petticoat, while the loose end is taken from the back to the front over the left shoulder. The pallu often has elaborate borders and designs.

6.Kodagu Style (Karnataka):
This style involves tying the pleats at the back and bringing the pallu from the front, passing it under the right arm and then over the left shoulder. This style is specific to the Kodagu region of Karnataka.

7.Mekhela Chador (Assam):
Women wear a two-piece saree known as Mekhela Chador. The bottom piece is draped like a skirt, and the top piece is draped like a pallu over the upper body.

8.Madisaru (Tamil Nadu):
This traditional style involves pleating the saree in a fan shape and draping it around the body. The pallu is worn over the left shoulder and often has a contrasting color and design.

These are just a few examples, and there are many more regional variations and innovative styles of wearing a saree in India. Each style carries its own cultural significance and adds to the richness of Indian traditions.

"Sarees are the most versatile and stylish piece of clothing a woman can own. They can be traditional, modern, and everything in between."

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