2022
@Nachiket_methre Thank you for sharing one more interesting post, the content with beautiful photos is very informative and helpful as a reference for planning a visit that place. I saw you in dhoti, I am curious to know is it a condition to enter the temple? Thank you @TravellerG ji for tagging me in this nice post.
Dear @Nachiket_methre
As mentioned even in the post written by @HinalLad, the full thrill is when you stay overnight.
All the best, dear friend...
Hello, dear friends @PrasadVR and @Nachiket_methre,
In south, Mundu is also called as Dhoti...
However, the South Indian Mundu is typical and is worn also in a typical style. (I think, LG Nachiket would have been helped by some to wear it properly - of course, he has worn it in the right style - appreciate it).
And most of the Kerala Muslims wear it in the opposite direction - if LG Nachiket has correctly worn the Mundu in the RIGHT direction - they wear it to the left.
Mandatory: yes, most of all the major temples will insist on wearing Mundu, though some local temples may allow pants. Most of the temples allow you to wear Mundu over your pants.
The same way, Saree and Set Mundu is preferred for ladies though Salwar Kameez and Churidars are allowed, even in most orthodox temples like Sree Padmanabha Swamy temple.
The Shawl:
'Randam Mundu' (the second Dhoti) - the cloth worn on the upper body - though not compulsory, is a part of the traditional dress.
To be frank with you...this style is preferred because of the hot, humid climate - Mundu allows a lot of air circulation.
Hope I'm clear to you...
Regards
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Thank you @TravellerG ji for your kind clarification. I appreciate your understanding and knowledge of South Indian traditions, art, and culture.🙏
Hello, dear @Nachiket_methre
Happy my response was informative and you liked it.
Thanks for your kind feedback and thanks to your tour driver for his generous help... To be frank with you, it is very difficult to get a newcomer wear Mundu, that needs special skill...
