Mangalsutra – The Sacred Symbol of Union
What an Engagement Ring is to the West, The Mangalsutra is to India. Almost every married women in India wears a mangalsutra or tanmaniya, as a symbol of her marital status. The word mangalsutra is a combination of the words ‘mangal’ which means holy and ‘sutra’ which means thread. This symbolic neckpiece is first given to a bride in a ritual called the Mangalya Dharanam, which means “wearing the sacred”. As the groom ties the mangalsutra around her neck, the woman officially takes on the role of a wife. She continues to wear this sacred adornment all through her life.
Mangalsutra 1 Traditionally women always wore heavy, elaborate gold mangalsutras, as a proud symbol of their marriage and often as a show of wealth. Apart from gold or silver all mangalsutras have small black beads woven into the chain. The black beads are believed to have divine powers which protect the couple from evil and any harm. It is believed that the Women represents Goddess Laxmi and brings in prosperity to the Mans Life and Family. They are even said to increase the husband’s life.
All mangalsutras have a small pendant at the end which are typically made with pure 22Kt Gold. The mangalsutras are considered to be of paramount importance for an Indian woman. This piece of jewellery is a must have, for a married Indian woman who seem to flaunt it in society. Woman feel proud to adorn the mangalsutra no matter how modern or urban they may have become. Modern women however now have more than One Mangalsutra or Tanmaniya in their jewelry collection.
Today, urban women also prefer small delicate mangalsutras and tanmaniya's, which they wear with both Indian and western attire. Especially for working women, choosing a comfortable, versatile and wearable mangalsutra becomes very important. More opulent mangalsutra pendants studded with diamonds or other precious stones are also available. These are a great choice for women who like to wear their mangalsutras for formal occasions and parties. The mangalsutra can also make a style statement, when paired with the appropriate clothing and complementary jewellery. The mangalsuta and also the tanmaniya are in great demand during festivities and social gatherings like marriage, holy ceremonies, and are a Perfect gift by a Husband to her precious wife. It also relieves them from the hassel of sizes which are a common trouble for men, since they dont know the ring size of their better half. Mangalsutra 2 Though at KaratCraft.in, we have solved that problem too.
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