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Kashmiri attire for Men – Pheran is the most commonly worn garment among men. Hindu men usually wear churidars while the Muslim men are dressed in Salwars beneath the formidable Pherans. Pheran is a loosely fitted woollen garment which makes use of the Kangri. Kangri is an earthen vessel which is filled with flaming coal and is placed within a container made of natural fibre. The Kangri is usually placed in the front, skilfully shrouded by the Pheran.
Rajasthan • Costumes of Rajasthan are exceptionally lively, reflecting the spirit of the people and the culture of the region.
Kerala • The men of the region are more conservative than the women. In keeping with the old tradition of Kerala they wear white, which was once universal for both sexes. Their main garment is the long cloth called Mundu, which is tucked at the waist and reaches to the ankle, giving its wearer a peculiar mincing walk, unless, to stride more freely, he kilts it to the knees
Assam • Costumes of Assam consist of the Muga or the golden silk fiber which has a huge demand in the global market.
Andhra Pradesh • Costumes of Andhra Pradesh are Saree and Blouse for women, and Dhoti and Kurta for men. The women of all communities together with Muslims wear Sarees and blouses. The skill of draping the saree is in itself an expression of a woman`s creativity. Some Muslim women also put on Salwar Kameez Dupatta. Among the Hindus and Christians men usually wear a Dhoti and Kurta. The Muslims in general wear pyjamas instead of dhotis and kurta and the Fez cap
Himachal Pradesh • The Rajputs of Himachal Pradesh who are the descendants of the royal family, wear body-hugging sherwani churidar pyjamas, a long coat, a starchstiffened turban with a unique mould, and shoes with pointed edges
Maharashtra • The men of Maharashtra uphold Dhoti as their cultural heritage. It may be worn along with a shirt or kurta, and Dhoti is often substituted with trousers. They also wear `bandi` over the shirt and turban called `pheta` and `pagadi`. The festive occasions of the Maharashtrians allow themselves to indulge in the festive mood and during this time most of the men wear Churidar, Pyjama, Ackan or Survar.
Chandigarh • The traditional bridegroom`s costume of Chandigarh is the resplendent and sophisticated Sherwani, an attire suiting the inherent attribute of manliness. Sherwanis, invested with Western-eastern fusion, has the best outlook, and is in keeping with the contemporary air and traditional choices.
Dadra and Nagar Haveli • Dadra and Nagar Haveli, situated on the west of the western Ghats, is replete with the ethnic culture of tribes. The main tribes include Dodhia, Kokna and Varli. Above 62%of the population in Dadra and Nagar Haveli is tribal.
Tamil Nadu • Tamil Nadu are although not just restricted to the fairer gender only; men also occupy a considerable position. Men are generally encountered dressed in lungi, together with a shirt and Angavastra. The traditional and tremendously popular lungi originated in the South and it is purely a short length of material worn around the thighs, resembling a sarong. A dhoti is a rather longer lungi, but with an additional length of material hauled up within the legs
West bengal • Dhotis are lengthy pieces of fabric spun in cotton or silk worn by the Hindus. Dhoti along with Punjabi, form the traditional dress for all Bengali men. Previously, Dhotis were prevalent only in white however presently; colored Dhotis are also in vogue. The Dhoti is tied at the waist and wrapped around like a loin cloth passing in between the legs. It is suitably matched by a Punjabi, worn atop, also made of silk or cotton.
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