Thejaswini Sharma is known for her elegant and traditional style, and she never disappoints when it comes to dressing up for festivals. For the upcoming Kailpodh festival, she has chosen a beautiful red silk saree draped in the Kodava style.
The Kodava style is characterized by its intricate pleating and draping, which is said to represent the beauty of the hills and valleys of Kodagu. The red color of the saree is symbolic of prosperity and good luck, while the silk fabric represents luxury and refinement.
Thejaswini accessorized her look with a traditional Kodava blouse, gold jewelry, and a flower in her hair. She completed her look with a confident smile, which is sure to turn heads at the festival.
About Kailpodh:
Kailpodh is a harvest festival celebrated by the Kodava community in the Kodagu district of Karnataka, India. The word “Kailpodh” means “festival of weapons”. The festival is celebrated between September 2nd and 4th every year. It commemorates the end of rice sowing and the approaching end of the agricultural working season. The festival is a time for the Kodavas to feast after the hard labor of ploughing, sowing, and transplanting rice.
The festival is celebrated after Putthari, another harvest festival. The Kodava cuisine includes dishes such as steamed dough balls, rice cakes, string hoppers, pork curry, chicken curry, mutton curry, and rice kheer.
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