Source : INDIA TODAY NEWS
Two women decided to take winter sports and fashion to an entirely different level after a video showed them snowboarding down a snowy mountain slope while dressed in sarees.
The clip which was shared on social media featured Urmila, an Indian snowboarder, and Linda from Switzerland, who posted the video on their respective Instagram accounts.
In the now-viral video, the two women were seen gliding down a vast snowy slope surrounded by dramatic mountain landscapes. Despite the challenging terrain, they confidently snowboarded while wearing bright sarees, creating a beautiful contrast against the white expanse of snow.
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At the beginning of the clip, the women were seen adjusting the drape of their sarees before setting off down the hill. As they began their descent, their movements remained controlled and fluid, carving smooth paths across the snow.
The flowing fabric of the sarees trailed behind them as they rode down the slope, adding a dramatic visual element to the scene as well.
As a cherry-on-top to the already captivating visuals of the video, they wrote in the caption accompanying the video: “Saree not sorry. Snowboarding edition.”
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The video received a whole lot of praise online, with viewers flooding the comments section not just with admiration but also with curiosity about how the duo managed the stunt so effortlessly given their attire.
One user commented, “Whatever this was, it made every woman happy,” suggesting the video felt empowering and fun to watch.
Another wrote, “So cool! Like superwomen flying through the snow,” emphasising how effortlessly the two riders handled the snowy terrain despite their unconventional attire.
Several viewers said the video stood out because it blended cultural symbolism with adventure sports. Some praised the duo for showcasing how traditional clothing could be worn confidently in different settings.
Others focused on the visual contrast of colourful sarees against the snowy mountains, saying it created a cinematic effect that made the video particularly memorable.
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SOURCE :- TIMES OF INDIA
