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In Assam...the special attraction is the attire worn by women during Durga Puja. Especially on Ashtami and Navami days, women of all ages wear Mekhela Chadar (a two-piece sari-like cloth) and flock to the puja mandapams.

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An Som... the attire worn by women during Durga Puja is a special attraction. Especially on Ashtami and Navami days, women of all age groups wear mekhela chadar (a two-piece sari-like garment) and flock to the pooja mandapams. It is considered to be a symbol of the culture and tradition of the state and is made from rare types of silk such as Muga, Pat and Eri.