Sarees

☆ Saree Tales :: Andhra pradesh (and Telangana) - Cotton and Silk Sarees ↗

☆ Saree Tales :: Karnataka - Cotton and Silk Sarees ↗

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Patola Sarees Cotton and Silk from Gujarat India

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Mysore Silk Sarees from Government of Karnataka India

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Melting Mysore pak to butter-soft Mysore silks by Sarees are my passion It is called as City of Palaces, the cultural capital of Karnataka, heritage palaces, magnificent buildings, art galleries, and monuments. Mysore has lent its name from renowned dishes like Mysore Masala Dosa which leaves me craving for melting dessert called Mysore Pak(sweet-dessert). Mysore, the original name of this city was 'Mahishapura' which is derived from the demon named Mahishasura. Mysore officially renamed as Mysuru is one of the districts in Karnataka state. Few most attractions are Ambavilas Palace, Jaganmohan Palace, Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion Lalitha Mahal. Not only it is famous for Palaces but also in artwork such as Rosewood Inlay work, Ganjifa Art and classical south Indian painting called Mysore painting. Taking the blessing from lord Goddess Chamundeshwari from the foothills of Chamundi is a must when you visit Mysore and finally how can I forget to mention festivities that takes place he...
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Venkatagiri Cotton and Silk Sarees

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