- Taranga (clothing)
Taranga is the typical
headscarf worn byKashmiri 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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