Ponnadai Shawl - 2 Mtr | Jari Design Ponnada Shawl/ Ponnada Cloth For Honouring Guests

"Warm greetings! Introducing Oswal shawls, a timeless classic garment that reflects cultural pride, elegance, and warmth."

• Oswal angavastram are prized for their spiritual importance, making them perfect for ritual ceremonies, holy offerings, and respectable attire. This angavastram is often referred to by a variety of names, including Oswal Jaquard Shawl, Temple Shawl, Oswal Design Shawl, Oswal Ponnadai, and Puja thundu. Depending on the weave style and design pattern, it is also associated with names like Oswal Bulbul, Oswal Shabnam, and Oswal Sonali."

• Origins: Ancient Indian and Central Asian customs are the source of shawls. These garments were traditionally made in Punjab and Kashmir, and the term "ponnadai" comes from the Persian word "shal." The Oswal community, renowned for their exquisite taste in fabrics and ceremonial attire, is the source of the name for Oswal Shawls. Eventually, Oswal shawls gained widespread acceptance in Indian religious, social, and spiritual settings, particularly among Jain and Hindu populations.

• Oswal ponnadai are well-known in Rajasthan and Gujarat, two states in northern and western India, and are frequently employed in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh as ponnadai shawls to honor elders, temple priests, or divine idols. They are often given out during Vedic ceremonies, award shows, and religious occasions.

• Use and applications of kasavu shawl:
1. When going to temples, performing poojas, archanai, or attending spiritual satsangs, one should dress respectfully.
2. Employed as a felicitation shawl to show respect for dignitaries, swamis, or visitors.
3. Placed on idols of gods during holidays such as Navaratri, Guru Purnima, or temple kumbhabhishekams.
4. Serves as a polite offering to Gods and Saints in temples or spiritual houses.

• Procedures for Preservation:
1. To maintain the color, keep away from direct sunlight and store in a cool, dry place.
2. Place inside cloth bags or natural fiber pouches after carefully folding.
3. Stay away from direct contact with scents, incense, and moisture.
4. To avoid mold, air them out occasionally in indirect sunlight.

• Sathabishekam, Sudarshana Homam, and Veda Parayanam are common occasions to give Oswal thundu. In Tamil Nadu, these kasavu shawl are presented as tokens of respect to deities like Lord Vishnu, Shiva, Ayyappa, or Lakshmi during significant temple festivals as part of ponnadai rites.

• Distinctive Features and Texture (USPs):
1. Constructed of a synthetic combination or soft jacquard fabric that is both sturdy and beautiful.
2. Intricate woven patterns are featured in designs like "Shabnam," "King," and "Bulbul-Sonali."
3. The shawls have a silk-like sheen and frequently have ornamental borders in gold or complementary colors.
4. Its light weight and majestic appearance make it perfect for ritual and ceremonial purposes.

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