sAri, the Indian dress

[N. Ganesan]

>SaRi, as it is worn in North (with head covered) appears
>ro have Greek influence. perhaps there is some relationship
>between the SaRi and the dress worn in Ethiopia/Sudan.

It is natural that Indians use zATI(tamil kATikam) to cover the head
for protection from the hot tropical sun. May not be from Sudan,
Greece, Rome or Middle East. Also, ta. mukkATu = veil comes from the
verb pair: mukku(to immerse, to cover)/muGku(to be immersed/to
be covered). Mother goddesses (eg., Jain ambikA) in ancient sculpture,
Kishangarh/Kangra pgs., modern paintings of Sankara, Vallalaar
have the veil.

Regards,
N. Ganesan


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