The Auspicious Jewel that means Marriage – Mangalsutra
The Sacred Thread of Marriage
In the time when we all consider jewellery as an essential to make a fashion statement, there is one necklace that women in India wear as a symbol that defines their holy bond with their husband — the mangalsutra. The mangalsutra designs may have derived over the hundreds of years, but its divine significance continues to remain unchanged. The term 'Mangalsutra' is made up of two words 'mangal' and 'sutra'. 'Mangal' means auspicious and 'sutra' means thread. At the time of wedding, the groom ties the mangalsutra to the bride's neck as significance that their relationship would be as promising as the mangalsutra.
Spiritual Significance
It symbolises that they will be with each other for life until death separates them. A mangalsutra is a symbol of marriage and the wife is meant to wear it all her life indicating the love and commitment the wife and husband have towards each other. It is believed that the black beads of a mangalsutra are blessed with spiritual powers to protect their marriage life. It is also believed that the wife wears a gold mangalsutra to shield her husband from misfortune or bad luck. The golden pendant represents the Supreme power. It is believed that mangalsutra originated in South India and was adopted by the Northern states.
A Modern Mangalsutra
This mangalsutra pendant is beautifully designed with studded fine-cut diamonds, which gives it a modern touch without losing our rich cultural significance.
