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Childhood memories of waking up at the crack of dawn filled with excitement of what the day held ahead come rushing back on the day of Makar Sankranti each year. The day is celebrated with great fervor in many states of India, marked with special sweets exchanged with friends and family, and above all flying kites. The tradition has been carried over by generations…

Innovation and modernization has brought about a Saree Revolution in the fashion world. Saree is a female clothing accessory that was developed and became popular in India. It started when an Indus Valley priest wore a drape like clothing in the early days. Since then, Indian women were seen wearing a single piece of fabric while the top part of the body is partially exposed.

The saree is a special kind of fabric about 6 to 9 yards long, enough to wrap around the woman's body…