Traditional clothing in India greatly varies across different parts of the country and is influenced immensely by local culture, geography and climate. Popular styles of dress include draped garments such as Sari for women and Dhoti or Lungi for men, in addition, stitched clothes such as Churidar for women and Kurta-pyjama and European-style trousers and shirts for men, are also popular.
In India, a person's social status is perceived to be symbolized by his or her attire. Indian dress etiquette discourages exposure of skin and wearing transparent or tight clothes. Most Indian clothes are made from cotton which is ideal for the region's hot weather.
It is also worn by women on their forehead, the Bindi is considered to be a highly auspicious mark in Hindu religion. Traditionally, the red bindi (or sindoor) was worn only by the married Hindu women, but now it has become a part of women's fashion.
Here is an example of women wearing all kinds of clothing:
This is a lady wearing a south Indian bridal saree.
This is a girl wearing a yellow cotton saree.
Two guys wearing Dhoti Kurta that have different colors.
A guy wears a Lungi.
