Tradisional clothes worn on diwali

Special clothing that brings out inner light is traditionally worn for the Hindu
festival of lights called Diwali. This holiday time is also known as the “festival
of dresses.” Men, women, young people and children make use of the
opportunity to buy bright, ethnic clothing.
Diwali celebrates favorable auspices and gratefulness to the goddess Lakshmi
through a form of worship called Pooja or Puja. Appropriate attire is both
traditional and trendy. Women wear elegant sarees made from a variety of
materials, such as silk, crepe, chiffon and velvet. Men dress in classic but
contemporary kurta and dhoti. Young girls wear brightly decorated costumes
called lehengas. Boys can dress up in suits or choose to be more comfortable in
jeans and tee shirts. Even little children love dressing up in colorful robes and
dresses.
Clothing must reflect excitement and joy during the five-day celebration. While
some women flaunt designer styles, others opt for less extravagant, simpler
festival apparel.
A cheerful time to “dress for excess,” Diwali captures the essence of light and
illumination. Costume jewelry adds to the spirit of happiness, and women
embellish their hands with Henna or Mehandi.
Special Clothes Worn on Diwali
While special clothes aren't needed for Diwali, participants in the festival put on
new clothing as part of the celebration. Dressing in your best clothing, from
traditional to formal, is part of the celebration. Men might put on contemporary
styled kurtas and dhotis, while women often wear silk, chiffon or velvet saris
along with cigarette pants or ankle-length skirts called lehngas with matching
cholis or bodices, gowns or other traditional attire depending on the culture and
faith. Many garments are heavily embroidered.
Dancers may put on matching outfits for performances. Children, siblings and
other relatives may also wear coordinated outfits in the same fabrics.
While the clothing is new, when putting on jewelry to complete the outfit, it can
be heirloom or new pieces, ranging from costume to gold to priceless jewels.