'Red' bangles are in Indian tradition...

September 12, 2012 11:54
'Red' bangles are in Indian tradition...

As such, bangles are considered to be one of the identities of Indian Woman, married Woman in particular... married woman, irrespective of the religion in India, prefer wearing red bangles is also known to us... but, today, let us know the importance of 'Red' colored bangles in Indian tradition as such;

The color of love, seduction and power, red has been symbolic in many a culture. A dynamism innately aligned with the color has been interpreted and followed across the globe.

The devilish connotations of red in the west are amusingly juxtaposed by the traditional bearings of red in the east.

The color red has played an instrumental role in Hindu customs and beliefs, perhaps the most ceremonious one being in the life of a married woman.

A girl's arrival into her role as the married woman is symbolized by the almost red henna on her hands and is sealed with the pinch of red powder sindoor on her head.

Matrimonial bliss and a promise of togetherness are all sealed by the warmth and binding power of the red drape and red accessories. The bride's first step into her new home is characterized by the ritual of her having to dip her feet in red water and walk bare feet on the floor of the house to symbolize the beginning of her new role.

Cinema in India reflects this home grown custom of Indian brides bedecked in red bangles and saris, and the ceremonial kiosk showered with red roses. It’s almost the most powerful symbol of leaving behind one's adolescence and stepping into womanhood and, eventually, motherhood.

Red in mythology denotes bravery, protection and strength. Red powder is often showered on deities at temples during prayer. The colored powder therefore has become a hugely intrinsic part of Indian culture.

Indian customs and culture are often described as riots of colors with almost every desirable color thrown in for good measure. But red truly remains the core symbol of power and spirituality, of protection and commitment. It is a color that has not faded the trials of time and stands alone as the most powerful.

The sexual denotations of the red in the West are replaced by the simplicity, purity and ritualistic candor of the color in the east. The dynamism of red has always led it to command power and awe. It's interesting however to see how different cultures utilized the color in their daily lives.

Red in India is considered holy and is symbolic of a certain time, place and action in one's personal life. While castes, beliefs and rituals may differ across religious sects in India, the overall implications of the color are universal.

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