Mouna Goddemane braid hairstyle with jasmine and saree back drape

Elegant Karnataka-Inspired Saree Draping Style by Mouna Goddemane

Actress Mouna Goddemane radiates classic South Indian beauty in this pink and green silk saree, styled in a traditional Nivi drape that beautifully reflects Karnataka’s cultural elegance.

This saree, woven in soft silk with a striking color contrast, showcases timeless South Indian aesthetics. The Nivi drape, popular across southern India, is characterized by neatly aligned pleats at the waist and a graceful pallu pinned over the left shoulder, allowing it to flow freely at the back. This draping technique enhances the saree’s structure, giving a poised and feminine silhouette that’s perfect for festivals, weddings, and puja ceremonies.

Mouna Goddemane in pink and green silk saree Nivi drape sitting pose

Mouna’s styling perfectly complements this drape. Her pink silk blouse features a simple round neckline and short sleeves, adding a touch of subtle elegance that balances the vibrant saree. She pairs it with traditional temple jewellery, a long mango haram, and matching jhumkas, staying true to South Indian bridal inspiration.

Mouna Goddemane traditional Nivi saree look with temple jewellery

Her mid-parted braid adorned with jasmine flowers (poola jada) completes the look — a signature detail often seen in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu festive attire. The overall ensemble captures the essence of South Indian grace, blending cultural authenticity with contemporary poise.

Whether for a festive occasion or a cultural celebration, Mouna Goddemane’s Nivi drape serves as the perfect guide for anyone wishing to master the art of traditional silk saree styling.

Mouna Goddemane braid hairstyle with jasmine and saree back drape

Mouna Goddemane full-length saree drape style Karnataka look Source: Instagram

Celebrating pride month with the proudest woman | Sneha Malik

Saree is a feeling not a fabric and this is what I’ve loved and learned over the years.
Being born in a different body and then self realising that I’m a woman and a beautiful Transwoman. Since it’s a pride month and I’m accepting the way I’m.
We all are beautiful and we all women have this quality of accepting everything and everyone equally.

My first experience with saree was at the age of 25 when I was in a different land and then I realised it’s super hard to carry.
But over the years I realised that it’s one of the purest form of being feminine feelings within you. It’s a fabric of love , acceptance and greatness we women carry along. I wish I could wear it each and everyday in my life. And things are changing and I’m that part of a change as well. Thanks for always loving this beautiful “Naari” among you. Trust me, transwoman are woman too. And they’re equally gorgeous as you’re seeing in these pictures of mine.

Let me share my few experiences here. I went out for the first time in Saree in city where no one knew me actually.
I shared my feelings with one of my female friend and she was lucky to be the part of this beautiful outing. She told me I’ll wear the suit but you should wear the saree. I luckily found a make up artist in my city and then we both went to get ready from her. It took us a while in getting ready and I realised that day that why women take too long to get ready. It was just insane and approximately took me 4 hours to get ready and go out.

We went to a restaurant where LGBTQ people are accepted and everyone welcomed us so nicely. We had great talks and great food with lots of pictures got clicked together. It was such a perfect day of my life and I felt this is me and this is what I always wanted to be.

Why transwoman are not treated well in our country ? When the society’s will realise we are also normal people ? Why there is such taboo created among the societies ?

We can change it if we all are together in this but need support of each of you. I’ve done multiple outings later on with the same feeling and enthusiasm and they all are reflected here in the pics I’m sharing. Everyone is unique and everyone has their struggles so just respect and love everyone in this life.

Happy Sareeing…!!!

– Sneha Malik