India Be culturally correct and know what you're wearing.
Many western women wear sari petticoats and blouses without the sari.
This is the equivalent to walking on the street with your underwear on and is considered in very poor taste. Anita, Toronto, Canada I traveled in Southern India. My family is originally from a state called Kerala in the southern part of India. We went for a short visit two years ago. The South tends to be a bit more conservative than other parts of India.