A solid palazzo is the easiest festive base. You can reuse it for Navratri, a puja, and a dinner without buying a new set each time.

Colour pairings

Maroon or navy palazzo with a zari or embroidered kurti. Cream palazzo with a bright festive top. Black palazzo with gold jewellery and a rich blouse-style top.

Comfort for long evenings

Cotton still wins if you will sit on the floor or stand in a queue for darshan. Save stiff silks for shorter events.

Footwear

A block heel or festive jutti. Hem the palazzo for that shoe so you are not holding fabric on temple steps.

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