Its probably one of Hinduism’s biggest ironies that on one hand it treats woman as a form of energy (Shakti) and at the same time Manusmriti (Laws of Manu) treats them with disdain…

Pattu is the traditional dress of the local women. When compared to shawls, it is thicker and heavier and the colors used are fast and bright. This woolen fabric is woven in different colors (usually bright) and designs. A single piece of Pattu covers the whole body. A piece of cloth called gachchi (belt) is tied around the waist…