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This Laddu Gopal poshak set with pagadi, dhoti and patka dresses Thakur Ji the traditional way, in separate pieces rather than a single stitched garment. For devotees who like the authentic look of a dhoti draped at the waist with a patka across the shoulder, this set removes the usual difficulty of finding three pieces that match.
A dhoti-patka set is how Kanha ji is dressed in most temples, and many households prefer it at home for exactly that reason. The three pieces are made together so the fabrics and colours agree, and the pagadi completes the look without needing a separate mukut. Five sizes cover idols from a small 5 inch up to a 12 inch, so the same set suits most home temples.
The dhoti is cut to wrap and sit at the waist without bunching, the patka is sized to fall correctly across the shoulder rather than trailing, and the pagadi is shaped to hold its form on the head. Keeping the three pieces proportional to each other is the whole craft here: a patka that is too long or a pagadi that is too large spoils an otherwise good poshak.
Sizes follow idol height: 2 No. for a 5 inch idol, 3 No. for 6 inch, 4 No. for 8 inch, 5 No. for 10 inch and 6 No. for 12 inch. Measure your idol seated, from base to crown. Separate pieces are more forgiving than a stitched poshak because the dhoti can be wrapped a little tighter or looser, but the pagadi is the piece that needs the size to be right, so choose the larger band if you are between two.
With a dhoti-patka set the fabric does the talking, so keep jewellery restrained: a short haar, a kamarband over the dhoti and a bansuri in the hand. A small kalgi pinned to the pagadi is the traditional festive touch. A fresh tulsi or white flower garland finishes the darshan.
Daily and weekly seva, Thursday darshan, Janmashtami, and for devotees who prefer the authentic temple style of dressing over a single stitched poshak.
Hand wash in cold water with a mild detergent and dry in shade. Reshape the pagadi while it is still damp so it keeps its form, and press the dhoti and patka lightly if needed. Store the three pieces together, folded flat, so the set stays complete.
| Gender | unisex |
| SKU/Product Code | MKC-47 |