The tradition of wearing bangles in India started way back in ancient times. Even today women love to wear bangles to enhance their feminine grace and beauty with the help of those. Bangles are made of various colours and models. The word bangle has been derived from the HINDI word Bangri or Bangali, which insanskrit gives the meaning ‘The ornament which adorns the arm’. The article gives you the reason behind the practice & scientific reason behind the wearing of Banglesby Indian women.
Below Are Why Indian Women Wear Bangles
Significance Of Bangles To Married Women
According to Indian traditions and customs, wearing a bangle is a must for a married woman. There is a belief in some communities that a golden bangle should not be worn alone. The golden bangle are teamed with some glass bangles which symbolizes the well-being of her husband and sons. In some other communities women when changing the bangle prefer not to remove all the bangles making their arm completely bare. They will keep at least one bangle to the arm until they wore another set. Women believe empty arm brings bad luck.
Scientific Reason and Benefits Of Wearing Bangles
In ancient days, men used to go and work in farms and forest which involves lot of music work, while women used to do all the household work. Though household chores is no less work, especially keeping the fact in mind that no grinders, washing machines available in those days. But when compared to men’s work It’s kind of less, yet again we have to remember the fact that there were no automobiles to travel, and no cranes & tractors in those days for men to do the farming or other works. There is a chance of high blood pressure, if there isn’t enough physical activity. Although women does a lot of household work, their physical activity is often considered less. This may affect in increased blood pressure, which result in developing impatience. In order to avoid such impatience problem from occurring, women were asked to wear bangles and some other ornaments like waist belt, anklets, armlets. Even ear rings also have their significance.
Bangles For Indian Men
Men wear bangles too, except that they are not called bangles. They are called as Kadiyam in Telugu, Kadaga in Kannada Kada in Punjabi. Over the years the tradition has been through phases with change in lifestyle. Now they are worn as bracelets in the form of style and social symbol.
