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What is a Dhoti Kurta set? How is it worn in different regions of India?

The Dhoti Kurta is one of India most ancient and widespread traditional men outfits — consisting of a dhoti (unstiched lower garment draped around the legs and waist) paired with a kurta (upper garment). Regional variations make it distinctive across India:

RegionDhoti StyleOccasion
North India (UP, Bihar)White cotton dhoti draped and tucked in front — traditional puja and ritual wearTemple, puja, ceremonies
GujaratWhite or coloured dhoti, often with kediyu or short kurta — NavratriNavratri garba, weddings
MaharashtraDhoti nauvari style — double-width cotton, pulled between legs like nauvariTraditional ceremonies, weddings
Tamil Nadu / KarnatakaVeshti (white lungi-style dhoti) with cotton or silk shirt — very formal for South Indian eventsTemples, weddings, formal events
BengalDhuti (unstarched cotton) with punjabi (kurta) — intellectual and traditional wearDurga Puja, formal cultural events

Wholesale: Pre-stitched dhoti sets (to look like dhoti without draping) are a growing wholesale category — more practical for modern buyers. ₹350–₹800 for a stitched dhoti-style set.

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