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	[[File:~~Araijanam~~.~~JPG~~\|thumb\|~~Arainjan Kodi or Araijanam~~]]		[[File:Aranjanam Araijan Kayiru 2.jpg\|thumb\|275x275px\|'''Gold Aranjanam''']]
	'''Aranjanam or Araijan Kayiru''' ([[Malayalam language\|Malayalam]]: അരഞ്ഞാണം [[Tamil language\|Tamil]]:அரைஞான் கயிறு<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.tamilvu.org/library/pmdictionary/html/madsind.htm\|title=University of Madras Dictionary\|website=www.tamilvu.org\|access-date=2018-03-19}}</ref>)<ref>{{Cite news\|url=http://www.dinamalar.com/district_detail.asp?id=444181&Print=1\|title=மின் கட்டண உயர்வால் கயிறு உற்பத்தி நிறுத்தம் : கூலி இன்றி தொழிலாளர்கள் பட்டினி\|work=Dinamalar\|access-date=2018-03-19}}</ref> is a girdle-like ornament tied around the waist of adults and children. Also called 'Araijan Kodi' or 'Aranjana Charadu' It is made of gold, silver or thick thread in red or black. The primary purpose is to measure the healthy growth of an infant by the increase of the waistline. Aranjanam can also fasten the cloth on the waist, similar to women using it to secure the folds of a sari. It is possible that some parents also believe that it will safeguard against evil spirits.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.uyirmmai.com/Uyirosai/ContentDetails.aspx?cid=80\|title=தமிழின் முதன்மையான முன்னணி கலை- இலக்கிய, சமூகவியல்\|website=www.uyirmmai.com\|access-date=2018-03-19\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180320043733/http://www.uyirmmai.com/Uyirosai/ContentDetails.aspx?cid=80\|archive-date=2018-03-20\|url-status=dead}}</ref> Although in India, most ~~womens~~ and many men continue to wear them as adults as well.		'''Aranjanam or Araijan Kayiru''' ([[Malayalam language\|Malayalam]]: അരഞ്ഞാണം [[Tamil language\|Tamil]]:அரைஞான் கயிறு<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.tamilvu.org/library/pmdictionary/html/madsind.htm\|title=University of Madras Dictionary\|website=www.tamilvu.org\|access-date=2018-03-19}}</ref>)<ref>{{Cite news\|url=http://www.dinamalar.com/district_detail.asp?id=444181&Print=1\|title=மின் கட்டண உயர்வால் கயிறு உற்பத்தி நிறுத்தம் : கூலி இன்றி தொழிலாளர்கள் பட்டினி\|work=Dinamalar\|access-date=2018-03-19}}</ref> is a girdle-like ornament or thread tied around the waist of adults and children. Also called 'Araijan Kodi' or 'Aranjana Charadu' It is made of gold, silver or thick thread in red or black. The primary purpose is to measure the healthy growth of an infant by the increase of the waistline. Aranjanam can also fasten the cloth on the waist, similar to women using it to secure the folds of a sari. It is possible that some parents also believe that it will safeguard against evil spirits.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.uyirmmai.com/Uyirosai/ContentDetails.aspx?cid=80\|title=தமிழின் முதன்மையான முன்னணி கலை- இலக்கிய, சமூகவியல்\|website=www.uyirmmai.com\|access-date=2018-03-19\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180320043733/http://www.uyirmmai.com/Uyirosai/ContentDetails.aspx?cid=80\|archive-date=2018-03-20\|url-status=dead}}</ref> Although in India, most women and many men continue to wear them as adults as well.

	Ancient [[Tamil people]] used it, mentioned in [[Tolkappiyam]], [[Sangam literature]] describes the usage of Araijan by the words ''வெண்ஞான்'' (Venjan - made of silver) and ''பொன்ஞான்'' (Ponjan - made of gold). A village in [[Tamil Nadu]] was named after it called 'Venjan Kondaan' meaning one who wore Silver Araijan.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=http://www.dinamalar.com/news_detail.asp?id=712189&Print=1\|title=மரக்காணம் கொலை சம்பவம் ; சி.பி.சி.ஐ.டி., போலீஸ் விசாரணை\|work=Dinamalar\|access-date=2018-03-19}}</ref>		Ancient [[Tamil people]] used it, mentioned in [[Tolkappiyam]], [[Sangam literature]] describes the usage of Araijan by the words ''வெண்ஞான்'' (Venjan - made of silver) and ''பொன்ஞான்'' (Ponjan - made of gold). A village in [[Tamil Nadu]] was named after it called 'Venjan Kondaan' meaning one who wore Silver Araijan.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=http://www.dinamalar.com/news_detail.asp?id=712189&Print=1\|title=மரக்காணம் கொலை சம்பவம் ; சி.பி.சி.ஐ.டி., போலீஸ் விசாரணை\|work=Dinamalar\|access-date=2018-03-19}}</ref> Thin ornamental gold,silver [[chain]] or thin thread in red or black worn around the midriff, under clothing.<ref>{{cite book\|last=Menon\|first=A. Sreedhara\|title=Social and cultural history of Kerala\|year=1979\|publisher=Sterling\|pages=118\|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=BXluAAAAMAAJ&q=aranjanam}}</ref> In [[India]], it is worn by many women and men

	~~Thin ornamental gold~~,~~silver~~ [[~~chain~~]] ~~or thin thread worn around~~ the ~~midriff~~, ~~under clothing~~.<ref>{{cite book\|last=~~Menon~~\|first=~~A. Sreedhara~~\|title=~~Social and cultural history of Kerala~~\|year=~~1979~~\|publisher=~~Sterling~~\|~~pages~~=~~118~~\|~~url=https://books.google.com/books?id=BXluAAAAMAAJ&q~~=~~aranjanam~~}}</ref> ~~In [[India]], it is worn by many women and men~~		An Aranjanam is given to babies of both genders<ref>{{cite book\|last=Singh\|first=Kumar Suresh\|title=People of India, Volume 27, Part 3\|year=2002\|publisher=Anthropological Survey of India, Affiliated East-West\|isbn=81-85938-99-7\|pages=1351}}</ref> and all religious affiliations, particularly in south India, on the 28th day after the baby's birth, as part of a [[ceremony]] called Noolukettu in Kerala and Irupathettu in Tamil Nadu which the baby is given its name, its first [[jewellery]], eye makeup and a meal of sweet porridge.<ref>{{cite book\|last=Adamson\|first=Melissa Weiss, Francine Segan\|title=Entertaining from Ancient Rome to the Super Bowl: An Encyclopedia, Volume 1: A-G\|year=2008\|publisher=Greenwood\|isbn=978-0-313-33958-5\|pages=121}}</ref>

	~~An Aranjanam is given to babies of both genders<ref>{{cite book\|last~~=~~Singh\|first~~=~~Kumar Suresh\|title~~=~~People of India, Volume 27, Part 3~~\|~~year=2002~~\|~~publisher=Anthropological Survey of India, Affiliated East-West~~\|~~isbn=81-85938-99-7~~\|~~pages=1351}}</ref>~~ and ~~all religious affiliations~~, ~~particularly~~ in ~~south~~ India~~, on the 28th day after the baby~~'s ~~birth, as part of a~~ [[~~ceremony~~]] ~~called Irupathettu in which~~ the ~~baby is given its name, its first~~ [[~~jewellery~~]], ~~eye makeup and~~ a ~~meal~~ of ~~sweet porridge~~.~~<ref>{{cite book\|last=Adamson\|first=Melissa Weiss~~, ~~Francine Segan\|title=Entertaining from Ancient Rome to the Super Bowl: An Encyclopedia~~, ~~Volume 1: A-G\|year=2008\|publisher=Greenwood\|isbn=978-0-313-33958-5\|pages=121}}</ref>~~		== Aranjana Charadu ==
			Aranjana Charadu ([[Malayalam]]: അരഞ്ഞാണ ചരട് [[Tamil language\|Tamil]]: [[:ta:அரைஞாண்\|ரைஞாண் கயிறு]] [[Telugu language\|Telugu]]: [[Molathadu\|మొలతాడు]]) is a sacred waist thread that tied around the waist and above the genitals of men, women and children. This is an ancient custom that has been followed from ages and age and it is believed tying the thread around the waist is the sign of protection from evil spirits. These traditional practice mainly being followed by Hindu and Muslim Community in [[South India]]. Its usually Black or red colored threads. Metals like silver or gold are also used. It is also often see women's and many men in [[South India\|south india]] ties the thread around their waists with amulet ([[Malayalam]]: ഏലസ് [[Tamil language\|Tamil]]: தாயத்து). In Tamil Nadu the thread called as Araignan Kayiru. According to Indian mythology, it is believed that one must never remain nude from birth till death. But wearing a thread on waist the effect of nudity on body gets nullified. Also, in ancient people believed these thread have many health benefits such as promote growth of strong and healthy genitals prevents diseases like hernia and helps in development of healthy bones, keep weight and waist size under control by improving digestion.

	== ~~Aranjanam Kettal~~ ==		== Noolukettu ==
	[[File:Golden Aranjanam.jpg\|thumb\|right\|200px\|Aranjanam Kettal in Kerala]]		[[File:Golden Aranjanam.jpg\|thumb\|right\|200px\|Aranjanam Kettal in Kerala]]
	In Kerala, ~~This~~ ceremony is performed on the 28th day after birth of the child, as this is the first time the nakshatram (star) of the child repeats according to the Malayalam calendar. During the ceremony, charadu (thread), one in black or red cotton and the other a chain in gold are intertwined and tied around the waist of the child - this is usually done by the father of the child. This thread is called 'Aranjanam'. The child's eyes are lined with mayye or kanmashi (Kohl). A black spot is placed on one cheek or asymmetrically on the forehead, to ward off the evil eyes. The father whispers the chosen Hindu name in the child's right ear three times while the left ear is covered with a betel leaf. This is then repeated with the left ear. A mixture of ghee (melted and clarified butter) and honey is given to the infant as a base for its various foods in the future.{{~~fact~~\|date=August 2020}}		In Kerala, this ceremony is performed on the 28th day after birth of the child, as this is the first time the nakshatram (star) of the child repeats according to the Malayalam calendar. During the ceremony, charadu (thread), one in black or red cotton and the other a chain in gold are intertwined and tied around the waist of the child - this is usually done by the father of the child. This thread is called 'Aranjanam'. The child's eyes are lined with mayye or kanmashi (Kohl). A black spot is placed on one cheek or asymmetrically on the forehead, to ward off the evil eyes. The father whispers the chosen Hindu name in the child's right ear three times while the left ear is covered with a betel leaf. This is then repeated with the left ear. A mixture of ghee (melted and clarified butter) and honey is given to the infant as a base for its various foods in the future.{{citation needed\|date=August 2020}}

	==See also==		==See also==

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[[File:Araijanam.JPG|thumb|Arainjan Kodi or Araijanam]]
'''Aranjanam or Araijan Kayiru''' ([[Malayalam language|Malayalam]]: അരഞ്ഞാണം [[Tamil language|Tamil]]:அரைஞான் கயிறு<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tamilvu.org/library/pmdictionary/html/madsind.htm|title=University of Madras Dictionary|website=www.tamilvu.org|access-date=2018-03-19}}</ref>)<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dinamalar.com/district_detail.asp?id=444181&Print=1|title=மின் கட்டண உயர்வால் கயிறு உற்பத்தி நிறுத்தம் : கூலி இன்றி தொழிலாளர்கள் பட்டினி|work=Dinamalar|access-date=2018-03-19}}</ref> is a girdle-like ornament tied around the waist of adults and children. Also called 'Araijan Kodi' or 'Aranjana Charadu' It is made of gold, silver or thick thread in red or black. The primary purpose is to measure the healthy growth of an infant by the increase of the waistline. Aranjanam can also fasten the cloth on the waist, similar to women using it to secure the folds of a sari. It is possible that some parents also believe that it will safeguard against evil spirits.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.uyirmmai.com/Uyirosai/ContentDetails.aspx?cid=80|title=தமிழின் முதன்மையான முன்னணி கலை- இலக்கிய, சமூகவியல்|website=www.uyirmmai.com|access-date=2018-03-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180320043733/http://www.uyirmmai.com/Uyirosai/ContentDetails.aspx?cid=80|archive-date=2018-03-20|url-status=dead}}</ref> Although in India, most womens and many men continue to wear them as adults as well.

Ancient [[Tamil people]] used it, mentioned in [[Tolkappiyam]], [[Sangam literature]] describes the usage of Araijan by the words ''வெண்ஞான்'' (Venjan - made of silver) and ''பொன்ஞான்'' (Ponjan - made of gold). A village in [[Tamil Nadu]] was named after it called 'Venjan Kondaan' meaning one who wore Silver Araijan.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dinamalar.com/news_detail.asp?id=712189&Print=1|title=மரக்காணம் கொலை சம்பவம் ; சி.பி.சி.ஐ.டி., போலீஸ் விசாரணை|work=Dinamalar|access-date=2018-03-19}}</ref>

Thin ornamental gold,silver [[chain]] or thin thread worn around the midriff, under clothing.<ref>{{cite book|last=Menon|first=A. Sreedhara|title=Social and cultural history of Kerala|year=1979|publisher=Sterling|pages=118|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=BXluAAAAMAAJ&q=aranjanam}}</ref> In [[India]], it is worn by many women and men

An Aranjanam is given to babies of both genders<ref>{{cite book|last=Singh|first=Kumar Suresh|title=People of India, Volume 27, Part 3|year=2002|publisher=Anthropological Survey of India, Affiliated East-West|isbn=81-85938-99-7|pages=1351}}</ref> and all religious affiliations, particularly in south India, on the 28th day after the baby's birth, as part of a [[ceremony]] called Irupathettu in which the baby is given its name, its first [[jewellery]], eye makeup and a meal of sweet porridge.<ref>{{cite book|last=Adamson|first=Melissa Weiss, Francine Segan|title=Entertaining from Ancient Rome to the Super Bowl: An Encyclopedia, Volume 1: A-G|year=2008|publisher=Greenwood|isbn=978-0-313-33958-5|pages=121}}</ref>

== Aranjanam Kettal ==
[[File:Golden Aranjanam.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Aranjanam Kettal in Kerala]]
In Kerala, This ceremony is performed on the 28th day after birth of the child, as this is the first time the nakshatram (star) of the child repeats according to the Malayalam calendar. During the ceremony, charadu (thread), one in black or red cotton and the other a chain in gold are intertwined and tied around the waist of the child - this is usually done by the father of the child. This thread is called 'Aranjanam'. The child's eyes are lined with mayye or kanmashi (Kohl). A black spot is placed on one cheek or asymmetrically on the forehead, to ward off the evil eyes. The father whispers the chosen Hindu name in the child's right ear three times while the left ear is covered with a betel leaf. This is then repeated with the left ear. A mixture of ghee (melted and clarified butter) and honey is given to the infant as a base for its various foods in the future.{{fact|date=August 2020}}

==See also==
*[[Jewellery of Tamil Nadu]]

==References==
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[[Category:Tamil culture]]
[[Category:Jewellery of India]]
[[Category:Types of jewellery]]

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