An Indian-origin woman went viral after taking her Canadian citizenship oath wearing a traditional Maharashtrian Nauvari saree, blending cultural pride with a milestone moment abroad.

A Canadian Marathi woman, Divya Lotikar, embraced her heritage by wearing a traditional Nauvari saree for her Canadian ...

Divya wore a Nauvari saree to the Canada Citizenship Oath Ceremony, complete with a traditional nath (nose pin) and bindi on her forehead.

Sharing the video on Instagram, Divya expressed her love for the country.

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An Indian woman in Canada wore a traditional Marathi Nauvari saree for her citizenship oath ceremony, which earned her praise for celebrating her cultural roots.

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Divya Lotikar chose to mark the milestone by wearing a Nauvari saree, paired with a traditional nath and a simple bindi, instead of conventional formal wear.