Patriotic Songs And Saree Connection: Decoding the Legacy This 80th Independence Day
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Today marks the 80th Independence Day, and the nation is celebrating it with exuberance. On these occasions, emotions run wild. Our forefathers, the greatest of patriots, Desh Nayaks, laid down their lives and freed our motherland. We are indebted to them.
Their vision to liberate India from the shackles of the British has won us this priceless possession.
Since our childhood, parents, teachers and gurus have instilled in us this spirit of living free. We learnt to imbibe their teachings in our daily lives.
Source? Patriotic songs depicting women characters in sarees, or the image of Bharat Mata draped in a saree. These images are our idols. They shaped our thought process.
Here are some of the Hindi patriotic songs with saree visuals:
Vande Mataram
Every Indian becomes drenched in emotion when we hear our Nightingale (Lata Mangeshkar) chant Vande Mataram. This is a cult in our country.
What a creation from the pen of Sahitya Samrat, Bankim Chandra Chatterjee! This song of Hemanta Mukhopadhyay and later by Lata Mangeshkar, can dazzle the heart of Indian.
It is consciousness. The best saree suited here would be any swadeshi handloom saree.
Aye Mere Watan Ke Logon
The first vivid visuals that shine brightly in our hearts are Lata Didi’s “Aye Mere Watan Ke Logon.” The image of Lata Didi wearing a white silk saree with a dark brown or red border remains vivid in our senses. The white saree, her lifelong preference, might carry the symbolism of purity and modesty.
Bharat Ki Beti
It is one of the songs from the 1950s where, in a dramatic picturization, the saree of a woman. It represented Indianhood most vividly. Again, saree-clad women were picturised as a symbol of modesty and womanhood.
Just close your eyes and visualise Matangini Hazra or Preetilata Waddadar (both are wearing sarees). You will find your answer.
In this age where girls are more lenient towards western outfits, these visuals remain a gold standard for all of us.
A saree is not only a national dress but a statement and a symbol of revolution. Yes, in modern times, sarees are ever-evolving. Be it the Banarasi Silk sarees, the grand Kanjivaram, or the exquisitely woven Swarnachuri — all hold the rich traditions of the past.
So, investing in a premium saree from a brand and institution like Aboron would be like investing in tradition and rich culture. Yes, it must be our duty and passion to preserve it.