The Khadi cap (locally called Gandhi Toppi) is his hallmark and his cotton dhoti is his identification. Following the teachings and life of Mahatma Gandhi, 60-year old Mallappa is famous on the Light House Hill in the city as ‘Chikki Ajja’
(http://www.daijiworld.com/chan/exclusive_arch.asp?ex_id=382)
The Gandhi cap or topi is white, pointed in front and back and has a wide band. It was made popular by Mahatma Gandhi during the Independence movement and was later worn by other political leaders, including Jawaharlal Nehru. (http://www.telegraphindia.com/1090416/jsp/jharkhand/story_10788029.jsp)
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