Decorative ornaments called
bangles have over the centuries
acquired a cultural, social
and religious significance.
This decorative accessory for
arms has also numerous references
to the literary texts. It is
also symbol of marriage amongst
women in India.
Bangles are executed in different
materials and different regions
of India have distinct style
of bangle making.
Bangles enhance the feminine
grace and beauty of the woman
manifolds. The bronze figure
in Indus Valley Civilization
is shown with bangles adoring
her entire arm. Even the Yakshinis
are depicted wearing bangles.
Kadambari penned down by Banabhatt
has a reference to Goddess Saraswati
shown as wearing kangans.
Bangles
in Different States of India
Bengal
Married woman wears iron kada
(bangle). She also wears white
conch bangles and a red lac
bangles.
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