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Before the salwar kameez became popular in Tamil Nadu, young Tamilian girls wore the traditional three piece attire. What was this called?

  1. Churidar kurta

  2. Pavadai Thavani

  3. Bandhgala

  4. Chaniya choli

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Explanation

Pavadai Thavani (or Pattu Pavadai Dhavani) is the traditional three-piece attire worn by young Tamil girls before salwar kameez became popular. It consists of a long skirt (pavadai), a blouse (thavani), and a dupatta. Chaniya choli is from Gujarat/Rajasthan, while Churidar is North Indian. Bandhgala is formal menswear.