Mysore peta
TheMysuru petais an opulent formal turban, originally worn by theKings of Mysore.[1]It consists of a long strip of cloth such as silk or cotton, that is wound around the head. It may be decorated with a border of gold or silver lace and with ornamental metal pendants.
Since India became independent in 1947, the traditionalMysuru petahas become a symbol of the region's cultural heritage, worn for formal occasions and awarded to distinguished people as a sign of honour,[2]often with a shawl.[3]
Tradition[edit]
Wadiyar dynastyrulers wore richly jewelled turbans of silk and gold-threaded lace (jari)to match colourful royal dress.[3]Kings wore the traditionalMysuru petaduring meetings of the royal court (Durbar), for public events such as during theDassarareligious festival and at parades for visiting dignitaries.[3]
TheMysuru petawas also worn by the King's senior officials, such as the Prime Minister (dewan).[3]Men attending the King's court were expected to wear theMysuru petawith a long black coat and white trousers.
Present Day[edit]
Mysuru petaturbans are worn as formal attire for events such as weddings, religious gatherings and award ceremonies, particularly in Mysuru andKodagu.[4]
Students and faculty of universities inKarnatakaare encouraged to wear aMysuru petafor theconvocationceremony, rather than themortarboardinherited from India's colonial past.[5][6][7]
References[edit]
- ^Singh, R.G."Turban Tales".Star of Mysore.Retrieved5 March2023.
- ^"CM Yediyurappa greets PM Narendra Modi with Mysore Peta".Mysooru News.Retrieved5 March2023.
- ^abcd"Mysore Peta/Turban".Maps of India.Retrieved5 March2023.
- ^"Turban".Cultural India.Retrieved5 March2023.
- ^"Mysore peta in, graduation cap out".Times of India.23 February 2007.Retrieved5 March2023.
- ^Johnson, T A (27 February 2007)."Not graduation caps, hats off to Mysore peta".Indian Express.Retrieved5 March2023.
- ^"Mysore University switches to traditional peta".New Indian Express.26 July 2010.Retrieved5 March2023.
