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The '''Paag''' is a headdress in the [[Mithila (region)|Mithila region]] of [[India]] and [[Nepal]] worn by [[Maithil]] people. It is a symbol of honour and respect and a significant part of [[Mithila culture|Maithil culture]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Donning-Mithilas-paag-in-Houses/articleshow/53480415.cms|title=Mithila: Donning Mithila's 'paag' in Houses &#124; Patna News - Times of India}}</ref><br />
[[File:Paag.jpg|thumb|Different colour paags on display|277x277px]]<br />
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==History and style==<br />
The Paag dates back to pre-historic times when it was made of plant leaves.<ref>http://postagestamps.gov.in/Pdfbind.ashx?id=247</ref> It exists today in a modified form. The Paag is considered as a symbol of pride in Mithila. <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.jansatta.com/duniya-mere-aage/pagg-tradition-in-mithila/47943/|title = पाग की परंपरा}}</ref> The colour of the Paag also carries a lot of significance. The red Paag is worn by the [[bridegroom]] and by those who are undergoing the [[Upanayana|sacred thread rituals]]. Paag of mustard colour is donned by those attending wedding ceremonies and the elders wear a white Paag.<ref>http://www.politicalmirror.com/paag-it-stands-for-honour-dignity-of-maithils/</ref><br />
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==Campaign==<br />
A campaign to promote use of the paag was begun in 2016 by Mithilalok, a Mithila cultural pressure group set up in that year. Called ''Paag Bachau Abhiyan'' (Save the Paag Campaign), Mithilalok was associated with a proposed symbolic wearing of the garment by some representatives in the [[Bihar Legislative Council]] in August 2016, and also with a move to have it recognised as an official head-dress of the state of [[Bihar]].<ref name="toi">{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Mithilas-traditional-headgear-Paag-to-reach-Bihar-Houses/articleshow/53478578.cms |title=Mithila's traditional 'Paag' (headgear) to reach Bihar Houses |first=Pranava Kumar |last=Chaudhary |work=The Times of India |date=31 July 2016 |access-date=2016-10-05}}</ref><br />
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Paags designed and developed by Mithilalok are of different shades, colours and shapes considering fitting and suitability.<br />
[[File:The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi with the Prime Minister of Nepal, Shri K.P. Sharma Oli, at Janakpur, Nepal on May 11, 2018 (1).JPG|alt=Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi in a paag with the Prime Minister of Nepal, K.P. Sharma Oli in Dhaka topi in Janakpurdham, Nepal|thumb|262x262px|Prime Minister of India, [[Narendra Modi]] in a '''paag''' with the Prime Minister of Nepal, K.P. Sharma Oli in [[Dhaka topi]] in [[Janakpur|Janakpurdham]], [[Nepal]]]]<br />
In order to demonstrate and send across the message of the Culture of Mithila and India, Paag March is held by Mithilalok wherein a large number of people take to streets wearing traditional Paag on their heads.<ref name="toi"/><br />
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==Depiction on a postage stamp==<br />
On 10 February 2017, [[India Posts]] released a set of sixteen [[Commemorative stamp|commemorative postage stamps]] on "Headgears of India". The [[Mithila (region)|Mithila]] Paag was featured on one of those postage stamps.<ref>http://postagestamps.gov.in/Pdfbind.ashx?id=247</ref><br />
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==References==<br />
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==Further reading==<br />
*http://www.mithilalok.com<br />
*http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Paag-kanwariyas-to-throng-Deoghar-this-Shrawan/articleshow/53198104.cms<br />
*http://m.livehindustan.com/news/bihar/article1-kanvarias-will-go-to-devghar-wearing-paag--545359.html<br />
*http://m.khabar.ibnlive.com/news/dharm-karm/paag-bachao-abhiyaan-500844.html<br />
*http://m.khabar.ibnlive.com/news/city-khabrain/santosh-badal-joins-paag-bachao-abhiyan-501009.html<br />
*http://m.livehindustan.com/jmobile/news/bihar/article1-to-save-pag-pag-march-will-be-held--526684.html<br />
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