Why Mangalsutra or Thali?
Every married women used to get a Mangalsutra, which is known as Thali in Tamil and Thirumangalyam amongst srivaishnavas. This is mostly made in gold as an identifiable mark for married women. This too is believed to regularize a women's blood circulation. This is also said to control the body pressure levels to a maximum extent, as Indian women tend to work hard, more than her male counterpart. The most important thing to note about this Thirumangalyam is, that it should always be hidden or covered in the inner garments. Just because of the constant friction of the metal gold touching the body portion directly, the effect will be more to gain the said benefits. However, if the same is worn outside the clothes and making it visible to everyone, then the effect is reduced. That's why it is always advisable to wear the Thirumangalyam known as Thali or Mangalsutra inside and not to show off.
Every married women used to get a Mangalsutra, which is known as Thali in Tamil and Thirumangalyam amongst srivaishnavas. This is mostly made in gold as an identifiable mark for married women. This too is believed to regularize a women's blood circulation. This is also said to control the body pressure levels to a maximum extent, as Indian women tend to work hard, more than her male counterpart. The most important thing to note about this Thirumangalyam is, that it should always be hidden or covered in the inner garments. Just because of the constant friction of the metal gold touching the body portion directly, the effect will be more to gain the said benefits. However, if the same is worn outside the clothes and making it visible to everyone, then the effect is reduced. That's why it is always advisable to wear the Thirumangalyam known as Thali or Mangalsutra inside and not to show off.
Arundhati star significance in hindu marriage (share it )
I've been to one of my friend's marriage last week. There's a 4-hour long and tedious traditional Hindu procedure, most of which is out of my grasp. At the finale, there's this tradition of the bridegroom showing the Arundhti nakshatra to the bride. The brahmin who was conducting the nuptial rituals, explained the story and significance of Arundhati to the couple and others present. Here goes the story:
Arundhati was the wife of sage Vashishtha, one of the seven sages (saptharshis). Agni, the god of fire, lusts for union with the wives of the saptharshis. But it is undoable for him to fulfil this desire. His wife Svaha, therefore impersonates the wives of the rishis and makes love with Agni in their rupas. But it is impossible for her to impersonate Arundhati, the wife of Vashishtha. Her loyalty towards her husband is so strong that no other man can even think otherwise of her. Later when Agni and Svaha bears a son, the six rishis separate themselves from their wives doubting their chastity. But Arundhthi's chastity was unquestionable.
Arundhati along with the sapthrshi according to the Hindu belief are the seven bright stars (saptharshis) and the slightly dimmer star Alocor (Arundhathi) towards the star Mizar (Vashistha) seen in the Ursa major constellation.
It is this unremarkable loyalty and love towards her husband that makes her an ideal to be followed for the newly-weds. So for a story first told in atime when wives are prescribed the practice of 'pativrathya', there is no moment better than in the marriage itself; to impact the idea of unwavered faith and intimacy between them, in the
I've been to one of my friend's marriage last week. There's a 4-hour long and tedious traditional Hindu procedure, most of which is out of my grasp. At the finale, there's this tradition of the bridegroom showing the Arundhti nakshatra to the bride. The brahmin who was conducting the nuptial rituals, explained the story and significance of Arundhati to the couple and others present. Here goes the story:
Arundhati was the wife of sage Vashishtha, one of the seven sages (saptharshis). Agni, the god of fire, lusts for union with the wives of the saptharshis. But it is undoable for him to fulfil this desire. His wife Svaha, therefore impersonates the wives of the rishis and makes love with Agni in their rupas. But it is impossible for her to impersonate Arundhati, the wife of Vashishtha. Her loyalty towards her husband is so strong that no other man can even think otherwise of her. Later when Agni and Svaha bears a son, the six rishis separate themselves from their wives doubting their chastity. But Arundhthi's chastity was unquestionable.
Arundhati along with the sapthrshi according to the Hindu belief are the seven bright stars (saptharshis) and the slightly dimmer star Alocor (Arundhathi) towards the star Mizar (Vashistha) seen in the Ursa major constellation.
It is this unremarkable loyalty and love towards her husband that makes her an ideal to be followed for the newly-weds. So for a story first told in atime when wives are prescribed the practice of 'pativrathya', there is no moment better than in the marriage itself; to impact the idea of unwavered faith and intimacy between them, in the
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