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Traditional culture and practices of Maharashtra
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Traditional culture of Maharashtra

The folk music and dances of Maharashtra are Koli, Powada, Banjara Holi dance and Lavani dance. Powada dance form shows achievements of Shivaji Maharaja, the Maratha ruler. Koli music and dance originated from the fishermen community for entertainment.

Practices of Maharashtra

Source The traditional attire of Maharashtra required the men to wear a dhoti (a long garment wrapped around the waist and legs), kurta or a cotton shirt, pheta (headwear or topi) and waistcoat or bandi which was optional. Women wear choli or blouse on the top and a 9-yard long saree called 'lugade' or 'nauwari saadi'.