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known as dialect. Each language has its own style of writing, known as the script.
Most languages are written from left to right. However, Urdu, Sindhi and Kashmiri
are written from right to left.
Our Clothes
You have also seen that different states in our
country have different traditional clothes for men
and women. For women, the saree is the most
popular. However, the style of wearing the saree
different from state to state. Salwar-kameez is
another popular attire worn by women throughout
India.
Dhoti-Kurta Turban and Achkan
The Ghagra is common
in Gujarat, Rajasthan and
Madhya Pradesh. Long
narrow skirts with stripes
of different colours are
worn in the North Eastern
states of India.
Salwar-Kameez Churidar Payjama-Kurta Ghagra
Among man the most common traditional clothes are dhoti- kurta, kurta- pajama
and lungi-shirt. Turbans of different types are worn in different states. In Kashmir,
the salwar-kameez and phiran are popular.
Modern clothes are common among men and women living in town and cities.
Our Dance and Music
India has a long traditions of dance and music. You have already read about the
dance forms of some of the states. There are two main types of dance and music-
folk and classical.
Most classical dance began as forms of worship. Trained dancers performed in
temples. Some even performed in courts of Kings. Today these dances can be
enjoyed by anyone. The major classical forms of dance are given ahead:
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