Lehenga vs. Saree — What's the Difference?

The lehenga, lehnga or langa (also known as a ghagra or gagra, chaniya, pavadai, or lacha) is a form of ankle-length skirt from the Indian subcontinent. Different patterns and styles of traditional embroidery are used to decorate the lehenga.

Variant of sari.

A long skirt worn by women in South Asia that is often elaborately embroidered with beads, shisha mirrors, or other ornaments.

The principal garment of a Hindoo woman. It consists of a long piece of cloth, which is wrapped round the middle of the body, a portion being arranged to hang down in front, and the remainder passed across the bosom over the left shoulder.

A two-piece garment consisting of this skirt and a choli. In this sense, also called lehenga choli.

A dress worn primarily by Hindu women; consists of several yards of light material that is draped around the body