Taranga (clothing)

Taranga (clothing)

Taranga is the typical headscarf worn by Kashmiri Pandit women in the earlier days and even up to almost late 60's.

Now, its only place is as a ritual and by tradition to be worn in the classical way on the bride's head as a bridal gear on her wedding day. This headwear it has a very significant and historical importance and relevance as this same headgear "TARANGA" was an appreciation reward from his HOLIness Jagatguru ADI Sankaracharya during his stay in Kashmir.


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