The biggest identity of married women in India is their sindoor and mangalsutra. While vermilion is demanded by every woman, in the same way, mangalsutras are seen in different names and designs in different states. The biggest thing is that there are some interesting beliefs related to them.

In our 'Jewelry Significance and History' series, we have already told you about the importance of various types of jewellery. Today we will tell you about some very interesting facts related to South Indian Mangalsutra.

What is South Indian Mangalsutra called?

Mangalsutra is known by different names in different states. In South India, in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, Mangalsutra thali is known as Bottu, Minna etc.

Significance of South Indian Mangalsutra?

  • Mangalsutra is called thali in Tamil Nadu and it comes in many different sizes. Different shape-types of mangalsutra also have different significance. It depends on the cast and sub-cast of the bride and groom.
  • The thali is worn with a gold chain or Manjakairu (yellow thread). The pendant in this mangalsutra has the idol of Goddess Meenakshi, Sundareshwar Dev, Tulsi plant and Lord Shiva.
  • Along with the idol of God in this mangalsutra, gold coin, coral, bottu etc. are also attached.
  • This mangalsutra is of 4 to 8 grams and is of 22 or 18-carat gold. Not only this, a lump of turmeric is also used in this mangalsutra, due to which the string used in mangalsutra is dyed.
  • This mangalsutra is brought by the groom's family for the bride.
  • There is a separate ritual in Tamilian weddings to wear the mangalsutra. While wearing the mangalsutra, 3 knots are also tied in it.
  • After some time of marriage, the yellow thread is removed from the mangalsutra and the chain of mangalsutra is changed and the gold designer chain is inserted in place of the thread.
  • The idols of different Gods in the pendants in the mangalsutra also depict different things. Just as the idol of Lord Shiva Linga is a symbol of fertility, the idol of Tulsi is considered a symbol of purity.

South Indian Mangalsutra designs

Black beads are not used in South Indian mangalsutra. The entire mangalsutra is made of a gold chain and pendant. If we talk about the design of this mangalsutra, then it looks like temple jewellery. In this, you will find many types of chain designs in the market, which you can put on the plate. Many designs of thali i.e. pendants will also be found in the market. If you want, you can also customize it according to you.

Wearing a mangalsutra is of great importance not only in South Indian women but in North India too and if you are looking for a temple jewellery style mangal sutra, then you can get a South Indian thali instead of a mangalsutra pendant.

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