What is the difference between mangalsutra and Thali?

A thali is the sacred gold thread worn by South Indian brides post-wedding. The sacred thread/necklace is called many different things in different cultures – one such popular term is the Mangalsutra, in Kerala weddings it is known as Minnu, in Maharashtrian weddings it is known as Vati and so on.

What is the significance of Thali?

Unlike other ornaments, thaali is of great ceremonial significance. The holy thread symbolizes the real meaning of a Hindu marriage. So what does the thaali stand for? The Thirumangalyam is a mark of love, respect, and dignity and is presented to the wife by her husband at the auspicious hour of the marriage day.

What is a thali necklace?

Marriage Necklace (Thali) late 19th century This form of necklace is known as a Kali-Tiru; the elaborate Thali type, as seen here, generally includes a central Shiva and Parvati on a medallion. The four fingers of the central pendant are understood as denoting the four Vedas.

What is thali Mala?

A mangala sutra (from Sanskrit mangala “holy, auspicious”, and sutra “thread”) or thaali is a necklace that the groom ties around the bride’s neck in the Indian subcontinent, in a ceremony called Mangalya Dharanam (Sanskrit for ‘”wearing the auspicious”‘).

Why should thali be hidden?

It distracts from the line of the dress, your neck and pretty much every accessory you wear. The thali competes and takes away from the delicate pendants that most young women prefer. The easiest solution is to lock away the thali in a bank and pull it out for weddings and special occasions.

Why should Thali be hidden?

Who buys the Thali?

Traditionally during the wedding the main Thali (bought by the groom side) is tied with the yellow cord as in literally tying the knot, where the groom makes the first knot and his sister/cousin makes the other two.

Can we wear two mangalsutra?

The snapping of the tali is considered a bad omen enough to give sleepless nights to the women wearing it. Most of them would not get over the “accident” even if the pendant was snapped because of wear and tear. There is nothing wrong in welding the links and wearing the same tali again.

What is Pottu thali?

South Indian Bottu (Thirumangalayam): Small thali pendant, also known as Pottu, in a round inverted cup shape, studded with decorative pota rubies (0.3 carats) and floral accent. This pendant, which is an auspicious symbol of marriage can be worn with a yellow cord (manja kayiru), popularly by the Telugu communities.

Who invented thali?

Though thalis are found throughout the country (many of the twenty-nine Indian states have their own version), it is said that thali originated in South India.

Do you wear mangalsutra everyday?

Daily wear mangalsutra should not only be practical to wear but strong too. You can go for a mangalsutra that features multiple strings of black beads, pulled together with a statement gold pendant. Even though this design is comparatively thicker than others it is still a good one for everyday wear.

Why is thali Mangalyam worn in South India?

Thali mangalyam is the South Asian wedding token that Hindu woman wears to clarify that she is married. It literally means an auspicious thread and it is worn among st all south Indian Hindu women. According to the Hindu tradition, the mangalyam is worn to enhance a long life for her husband. There are many designs of mangalyam.

Which is the best Thali Laxmi Kasu set?

They are a vast style with ironic beauty. Whether it is the super thali laxmi kasu set with diamonds or the telugu diamond mangalsutra set or the plain nanal pip set design, we have it all in wonderful Grande design. Scroll below and enjoy these lush designs.

Which is the best design for a Mangalyam?

One wears a mangalyam according to their caste and below, we have some magnificent designs. Whether it is the plain tulsi design, brahman thirumangalyam or the diamond cross thali or even the diamond iyengar mangalyam, we are huge fans of these designs.