maravuri
மறவுரிGarment made of bark, bark cloth
Meaning
Maravuri refers to a garment fashioned from tree bark. In song texts, it typically describes the simple attire of ascetics or individuals in exile, most notably Lord Rama during his fourteen-year banishment. It is often mentioned in conjunction with matted hair, signifying renunciation or hardship.
In the songs
mannan sol kaaththida maravuri sadai thariththu
To keep the king's word, wearing bark and matted hair
Dasharatham Than · Smt. Rajee Narayan
mannan sol kaaththida maravuri sadai thariththu
To keep the king's word, wearing bark and matted hair
Dasharatham Than · Smt. Rajee Narayan
mannan sol kaaththida maravuri sadai thariththu
To keep the king's word, wearing bark and matted hair
Dasharatham Than · Smt. Rajee Narayan
Mannan sol kaathida maravuri sadai tharithu annaiyum ilayonum pinne thodara
To keep the king's word, wearing bark and matted hair, followed by the mother (wife) and younger brother.
Dasharathan Thanayanagiya · Traditional