what is saree ceremony

A saree ceremony, also known as Ritushuddhi or Ritu Kala Samskara, is a traditional Hindu ceremony celebrated in South India when a girl reaches puberty or starts her first menstrual cycle. The ceremony is celebrated with the blessings of relatives, friends, and cousins, and the girl for whom the function is organized wears a half-saree, which is a traditional ensemble called Langa Voni or Pattu Pavadai. The half-saree comprises of a flared skirt, blouse, and a dupatta that is draped as a saree. During the ceremony, the girl is made to sit in the center of the hall, and people come and present her various gifts, including half sarees, which she wears for the first half of the celebration. The rest of the day, she is made to wear her first gift which she has received. The ceremony is considered a milestone in a girls life as she becomes a lady, and it is celebrated with various rituals and celebrations. The saree ceremony is widely celebrated in southern India as the transition into womanhood is an important step for a girl. The most common gifts include half sarees and jewelry.