Pheta
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The Pheta ( ) is a traditional Indian headgear consisting of a long piece of cloth wrapped around the head in a specific manner. Historically referred to as ushnish, this attire was worn by both men and women in ancient times. The headgear is known by various regional and stylistic names, including patko, safa, rumal, kosha, mandil, and mundaso.
The Pheta ( ) is a traditional Indian headgear consisting of a long piece of cloth wrapped around the head in a specific manner. Historically referred to as ushnish, this attire was worn by both men and women in ancient times. The headgear is known by various regional and stylistic names, including patko, safa, rumal, kosha, mandil, and mundaso. ==In media== Many of Marathi movies that show historical Maharashtrian and Marathi figures, such as Netaji Palkar, Ayodhyecha Raja, Shree Pundalik, depict the character sporting a pheta in most of the scenes. Some Bollywood actors, including Abhishek Bachchan and Ritesh Deshmukh, wore the Pheta on their wedding day. Bachchan's father, Amitabh Bachchan, also wore a pheta to his son's wedding. The current Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi is also known for wearing a pheta while addressing the nation on Independence Day. ==Gallery== File:Tanaji Malusare.jpg|Maratha warrior Tanaji Malusare wearing Mawali pagadi ==See also== Khăn vấn Pagri (turban) Mysore peta Puneri Pagadi ==References==
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