Vaddanam

Vaddanam is a gold ornamental belt worn by South Indian women on special occasions.


A Telugu bride wearing Vaddanam and a long necklace

These occasions can include festival days, major family occasions, and weddings. like marriages as a status symbol in South India. A Vaddanam is one of the heaviest ornaments worn by a bride. A South Indian marriage is rarely seen without the bride wearing one.[1]

References
  1. Chopra, Pran Nath (1992). Encyclopaedia of India: Pondicherry. Rima Publishing.
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