Wardrobe

We got a lot of questions on what to wear, so we put together a small guide. These are just suggestions, mind you… In the end, it’s about feeling good and having fun, so your closet is ultimately completely up to you!

A couple of general things to keep in mind before you take a look at the closet for specific events:

  • Mahabaleshwar is cold in January with a high of 30°C and a low of 14°C. Please pack some warm clothes.

  • Please do not wear black or white since they are not worn at Hindu weddings.

Haldi

Nrityasandhya

Saptapadi

Sangitasandhya

January 16

Haldi — A Floral Fiesta

  • Colours: Comfortable traditional clothing in light colours like yellow, cream, orange, pink

  • Outfit types:
    Hers: Light sarees, salwar-kameez or a western apéro dresses
    His: Kurta-pyjamas or western party casuals

Nrityasandhya — An Evening of Dance

  • Colours: Festive attire in royal, cool colours like royal blue, deep purple, maroon, ocean blue, forest green

  • Outfit types:
    Hers:     Indo-western or ethnic wear like lehengas, sarees, anarkalis or western gowns
    His: Kurta-pyjamas, sherwanis, jodhpuris, nawabis or western suits
    Pro tip: Pick fabrics and styles you can easily dance in.

January 17

Saptapadi — The Wedding Vows

  • Colours: Elegant attire in warm colours like red, pink, beige, gold or jewel tones

  • Outfit types:
    Hers:     Ethnic wear like lehengas, sarees, anarkalis
    His: Kurta-pyjamas, sherwanis, jodhpuris or nawabis

Sangitasandhya — A Feast of Ragas

  • Colours: Subtle semi-formal or formal attire in evening tones like burgundy, navy blue, pale cobalt blue, cream, pale gold

  • Outfit types:
    Hers:     Sarees, salwar-kameez, lehengas or western gowns
    His: Kurta-pyjamas, suits, jodhpuris, nawabis or Indo-western suits
    Pro tip: Pick something for a relaxed, outdoor dinner on a musical evening.

Shopping Guide

There is a detailed document outlining where and how you can shop for or rent clothes in Pune. Here is a link to it. Make sure to check it out well beforehand if you want to rent clothes, as renting involves lead times!