INTER- CULTURAL DIALOGUE: LIVING TOGETHER IN PEACE AND HARMONY --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DO YOU KNOW WHY WOMEN FROM THE INDIAN SUB-CONTINENT WEAR ANKLETS? The sound of anklets (payal or janjar or janjara) worn by women from the Indian sub-continent have a melodious sound, which everyone likes. But do you know why Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Nepali and Sri Lankan women wear anklets? If not, read on to know the benefits of wearing anklets…. Generally girls and women like to wear anklets In some cultures, wearing anklets is a sort of compulsion after marriage. There are many reasons behind this tradition. Anklets play an important role in ‘16 Shringar’ of women. In olden times, women used to wear anklets for an important indication. When the family members sit together, if they used to hear the sound of anklets, they would come to know that a woman is coming to them and they would welcome her with respect Sound of anklets would also indicate to people that a woman is nearing them and that they should be at their best behaviour to avoid any kind of embarrassment In olden times and even now, after marriage, a woman can/could not talk to others openly and share things. So, whenever she walked, people would know that she is coming near them It is said that anklets made of gold and silver when they constantly rub the ankles, the bones get stronger. Also, anklets add up to the beauty of women t is said that anklets made of gold and silver when they constantly rub the ankles, the bones get stronger. Also, anklets add up to the beauty of women With all these thoughts, the tradition of making woman wear anklets began
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