A mangala sutra (from Sanskrit mangala , meaning 'sacred, luck', and sutra , meaning 'thread') is a necklace that worn by the groom's bond around the groom's neck in India and the sub-Indian states, in a ceremony called Mangalya Dharanam (Sanskrit for "putting on good luck"), who identifies himself as a married woman.
This is a widespread social practice in India, Sri Lanka and Nepal. This practice is also an integral part of the wedding ceremony as determined by Manusmriti.
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Introduction
Mangala sutram literally means "lucky thread" tied around the neck of the bride. Usually a necklace with black beads strung from black or yellow threads made with turmeric. Sometimes gold, white or red beads are also added to mangala sutera, depending on regional variations. It is a marriage symbol worn by women. In certain communities, the groom ties the first knot while his sister ties the rest of the knot.
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Significance
The meaning of the mangala sutra is replicated by Adi Shankara in his famous book, Soundarya Lahari. According to Hindu tradition, silk mangala is used for the husband's long life. Encouraged by religious customs and social expectations, married women should wear mangala sutras throughout their lives because it is believed that this exercise improves the welfare of her husband.
Area variation
This is called thaali ( ???? ) in Malayalam, mangal sutra ( ????????? ) in Marathi, mangalyasutra ( ??????? ), thaali ( ???? ) in Kannada, and thaali ( ???? ), you ( ????????? ), mangalasutramu ( ??????????? ) or pustelu ( ???????? ) in Telugu, thaali ( ???? ) in Tamil. Konkanis (Goans and others, both Hindus and Christians) wear three necklaces around their necks, called as dhaaremani or muhurtmani (large golden beads), mangalasutra with one or two gold discs and kasithaali with gold and coral beads. In Kerala, the Christian version of mangalsutra is called "minnu". In the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana region, the two gold discs are coin sized separated by 2-3 beads of various types. Traditionally, one dish came from the bride's family and one from the male side.
Design
Mangala sutras are made in various designs. The common ones are Lakshmi thaali , pustelu worn by Telugus, ela thaali or minnu worn by Malayalees and kumbha thaali used by the Kshatriya caste tamilians. This design is chosen by the groom's family in accordance with the general custom. Gujarat and Marwaris often use diamond pendants in gold chains that are only ornamental and not a substitute for mangala sutras in the traditional sense. Maharashtrians wear a pendant two ornaments vati . Mangalya, thaali or mangala Kannidagas silk resembles the Maharashtrians, except that it usually has two vatis. Today many fashion conscious families choose lighter versions, with one vati or more contemporary styles.
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See also
- Vivaaha
- Sindoor
- Karva Chauth
- Pativrata
References
Source
- "An Ornament of Beauty," by Ganesh Joshi published in Woman's Era , January 2007.
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