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It is actually an Arabic tradition called Mang-Ul-Sutra that some Hindus has adopted but it is pretty much indianized now. Now if you ask Andhra or some other indians here they will make up stories and tell you how Parvati ji used to wear it and how Vishnu ji made it for her from the hairs of an ant.
Yes, muslim women call it Latcha. Same thing as manglesutra. Its a beautiful necklace kinda like the wedding ring in the west to show that the woman is married.
Surprised that I know my culture?
Not in Paki culture?
[This message has been edited by Muni (edited February 28, 2002).]
Originally posted by ChannMahi: It is actually an Arabic tradition called Mang-Ul-Sutra that some Hindus has adopted but it is pretty much indianized now. Now if you ask Andhra or some other indians here they will make up stories and tell you how Parvati ji used to wear it and how Vishnu ji made it for her from the hairs of an ant.
Chann ji, no in arabic it was "Mang-Al-Sutra" , Arabic is such a language that a simple "u" in a word can change the whole meaning.
This thing, mangalsuter or lacha, is always black, right?
With gold in it.
So this is another indication of the marital status of women?
There is already
the red paint in her hair (maang bharni),
the colorful clothes (widows only wear white, or atleast are supposed to),
and the bangles (the always dramatic second scene in Indian movies when the mother of the hero smashes her bangles when the news arrives that her honest and brave police inspector husband is killed by the dakoo in the jungle, accompanied by a heart-rendering "Nahiiiiiiiiiiiii").
You're Indian, u should know what a Latcha or Mangulsutra looks like. No it is more than a gold chain, there's a cameo like jewel studded thing, lots of gold and designs and stuff.
Muslim women Mang nahin bharte. Hindu tradition not copied by muslims. i don't know about bangles, I'll ask Mum.
[This message has been edited by Muni (edited March 02, 2002).]
Mangalasutra or thread of good will is a necklace worn specifically by married women as a symbol of their marriage.
Initially it was a thread that a bride and groom tied on each other signifying their union in good will. Now, the groom ties it around his bride's neck to indicate that he receives her from her father (see Vivaha).
The most common Mangalasutra is made of two strings of small black beads with a pendant, usually of gold. The black beads are believed to act as protection against evil (see Nazar Utarna). Married women wear this to protect their marriage and the life of their husband. In southern India, the Mangalasutra is called 'tali'. It is a small gold ornament, strung on a cotton cord or a gold chain.
Traditionally, a married woman never removed her mangalasutra. If she became a widow, it was cut off. Nowadays however, this custom is not strictly applied, and not all married women wear a mangalasutra.
and do pay attn to this part
Initially it was a thread that a bride and groom tied on each other signifying their union in good will. Now, the groom ties it around his bride's neck to indicate that he receives her from her father (see Vivaha).
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