India Culture is rooted in colorful traditions that date back to the beginning of human civilization. This time period is referred to as ancient India culture. During this time period the birth of the of Indus Valley Civilizations Occurred. One civilization, known as Harappa, started the oldest living religion. Many traditions, ceremonies and rituals, dance and other cultural aspects of Indian culture started here.
The people of India have found ways to incorporate rich and beautiful color into all aspects of life. You can find unique colors in beautiful rugs, paintings, clothing items,bangles, textiles, architecture, food, and state symbols like the Indian flag.Bangles form a traditional part of the Indian jewelry collection of every woman.
Indian Bangles and the Honeymoon
Indian wedding preparations will often include a bride’s best friend or sister helping her put on the smallest glass bangles possible. Luxurious hand massages and scented oils are used to be able to put on bangles that otherwise would be too small. The smaller the bangles around your wrist, the less likely they are to break.
Why all this work? The saying goes that the honeymoon lasts until the last glass bangle breaks.
Glass Bangles, Husbands, and Luck
Often you will see Indian women wearing huge armfuls of glass bangles, even while doing day-to-day chores. It is said that bangles bring safety and luck to ones husband. If a woman breaks glass bangles (especially a large amount of them) her husband is in danger.
With all that power a woman and her bangles wield, a husband better be on his best behavior if he knows what’s good for him
Bangles are traditionally known as churiyaan or kangna in India. These bangles are worn by both men and women in different styles and materials. They are often sported on the wrist but on occasion worn as arm bands also. Bangles are circular in shape and not as flexible as bracelets and the size cannot be adjusted to fit different hands. It is available in sizes based upon the circumference of a closed palm measured in inches.
In India there are meanings associated with each color of bangle:
Red ~ Energy / Love
Blue~ Tranquility / Wisdom
Purple ~ Independence
Green ~ Luck
Orange ~ Success
Yellow ~ Happiness
White ~ New Beginning or Purity
Black ~ Power / Strength
Silver ~ Strength / Purity
Gold ~ Fortune