India, April 9 -- After their lavish Udaipur wedding in February, Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda chose to slow things down with an intimate reception in Virajpet, Kodagu, on April 6. Held just a day after the bride's birthday in her hometown, the evening felt deeply personal, with the couple honouring her Coorg roots. Rashmika wore a pink and olive-green Kanjeevaram silk saree for the occasion, but skipped the conventional drape in favour of the traditional Kodava style.

The Kodagu drape is instantly recognisable. Here, the pleats are tucked at the back instead of the front, while the pallu is brought over the right shoulder and secured neatly. Styled with heirloom Kodava jewellery such as the Pathak necklace, Kokkethathi pendan...