Kolkata in West Bengal is known as the cultural capital of India and Bengalis perhaps are known to be the proudest torchbearers of their culture and traditions. When it comes to Durga Puja, the whole Bengali community rejoices in festivities offering their devotion to goddess Durga. However, you must have visited puja pandals and spotted Bengali women adorning their red and white saree with pride and honour. You must have wondered the significance behind the most desirous garment all this while. Today, we will solve this mystery and find out what is so special about this piece of cloth which is carried with dignity in Bengali culture.
Traditional Relevance
Originally worn by married Bengali women, the beautiful Lal-Par saree is just of two colours- red and white. While the colour white signifies purity, patience, the innocence of womanhood, the red colour signifies fertility, auspiciousness, new beginnings, and desirability.
It is considered an embodiment of reverence and devotion towards goddess and is primarily worn on Mahalaya, that is seven days prior to Durga Puja to welcome the goddess and on the puja days to mark the celebrations of Sharad Navratri Puja.
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Drape Them The Celebs Way
In contemporary times, the Lal-Par saree is not limited to married Bengali women but has become a fashion staple during the puja times and on other celebratory occasions. The sarees have not just been restricted to being worn the traditional way but have got the touch of other styles and colours to make them sensational more than ever. These celebs have marvelously carried these beautiful sarees with elegance.
1. Pooja Banerjee
Pooja Banerjee has ruled this look being the graceful one in the red-white saree. Paired with a choker and a long necklace, her off-shoulder blouse adds to her overall poise.
2. Hina Khan
Hina Khan experimented with the style of saree and leveled up the fashion game with her red and golden Bengali saree. With the overall red look with golden work and accessorized with a belt, she looks effortlessly stunning.
3. Erica Fernandes
Erica played with the colours and adorned the red Bengali saree with green colour motifs on it. The mix of golden and green hues on the border uplifts the saree's grace and adds to Erica's suave.
4. Bipasha Basu
Bipasha Basu kept it the traditional way only changing the drape of the saree. Her simple yet sophisticated look stands out with the pair of danglers. Her big red bindi and red lipstick are testimonials to prove that she is an ultimate bong-bombshell.
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