Saama Chakeba is a Hindu festival, originating from the Mithila region of the Indian subcontinent. It is a festival of brothers and sisters. It is celebrated in November and commences when birds begin their migration from the Himalayas down towards the plains of India. According to the Hindustan Times, the festival, which includes folk theater and song, celebrates the love between brothers and sisters and is based on a legend recounted in the Puranas. It tells the story of Sama, a daughter of Krishna who had been falsely accused of wrongdoing. Her father punished her by turning her into a bird, but the love and sacrifice of her brother Chakeva eventually allowed her to regain human form. The celebration starts from the night of Chhath puja. This is the 7th day of the month of Kartik. Young, mostly unmarried girls assemble near the ghats of chhath with a basket containing small idols of sama and chakeva, candles, kohl, clay made daily use appliances etc. at night. They sing traditional songs, perform some rituals, like making kohl, exchanging baskets. This celebration continues till Kartik Purnima. On the auspicious occasion of Kartik Purnima, girls take a dip in river and the idols of sama and chakeva are immersed in the river.
On this saree, we have represented Sama Chakeva in Madhubani Painting style on the aanchal and we have drawn peacocks and Bootas alongwith to enhance the beauty. Also, we have drawn Lotus bootas all over the body and peacock on borders. The saree is pink handwoven linen with blue contrast and zari border. Comes with a handpainted blue blouse piece.
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There might be slight change in colour due to camera lights