Weddings in India mean celebrations, jewellery, food and fun! Different parts of India have different wedding customs and traditions. But, one common aspect you can find amongst Indian marriages is the “Mangalsutra”. Albeit known with various names across cultures, the tying of a “Mangalsutra” around the bride’s neck by the groom is an important part of the wedding process! Indian Mangalsutra designs keep changing based on the place, religion and the local belief system. In this article, we shall learn a few interesting facts of these holy chains, along with exploring the latest designs in the market.
Features and Importance of Indian Mangalsutras:
Here are some of the prominent features of the Indian Mangalsutra Chains:
- Mangalsutra is gold or black beaded chain, which gets its name from “Mangal”, which means holy and “Sutra”, which means thread.
- This holy thread is known by different names like Thali Bottu, Minnu. Ela Thali, Manthrakodi, Pustelu, Sutra etc.,
- In some cultures, plain gold chains with discs are used, while in the others, plain black beads with discs or a combination of gold and black beads are preferred.
- The black beads are believed to ward off the evil eye and protect the couple from bad energy.
- It is mandatory for the women to wear a Mangalsutra, all through her marital life.
- In the modern era, Mangalsutras are treated as ornaments and women prefer to keep changing the designs as per the trend.
Latest and Beautiful Indian Mangalsutra Designs for Brides:
Let we have to look top Indian mangalsutra designs in trend.
1. South Indian Mangalsutra:
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This is a typical South Indian Mangalsutra, which comes with a long, black beaded chain. It has two gold discs, called “Bottus”, which are engraved in gold. They are hollow from inside and raised from the outside. These discs are strung together with gold beads to symbolise the holy communion of the couple.
