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A '''Chudamani''' (Hindi: चूडामणि) is a lotus-shaped Indian [[Headgear|headdress]] that is usually studded with jewels.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianbijou.wordpress.com/category/indian-jewellery/|title=Indian Jewellery|website=Indianbijou|language=en|access-date=2019-09-19}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.gujaratilexicon.com/dictionary/gujarati-to-english/%E0%AA%9A%E0%AB%82%E0%AA%A1%E0%AA%BE%E0%AA%AE%E0%AA%A3%E0%AA%BF*/|title=ચૂડામણિ - Meaning in Gujarati to English Dictionary - GujaratiLexicon|website=Gujaratilexicon.com|language=en|access-date=2019-09-19}}</ref> It is worn in the center of a knot of hair.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.jewelsofsayuri.com/2010/02/list-of-ancient-indian-jewellery.html|title=List of Ancient Indian Jewellery|date=2010-02-15|website=Jewels of sayuri|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-09-19}}</ref> The headdress derives its name from ''chuda'' (Hindi:चूड़ा) meaning 'bundle of hair' and ''mani'' (Hindi:मणि) meaning 'jewel'. ''Chudamani'' may also refer to ivory [[Bangle|bangles]] worn by brides during wedding ceremonies in [[Gujarat]].<ref name="goyamdiamondinstitute">{{Cite web|url=http://www.goyamdiamondinstitute.com/Indian-Jewellery|title=Indian Jewellery|website=www.goyamdiamondinstitute.com|access-date=2019-09-19}}</ref> When a Chudamani is studded with [[Ruby|rubies]], it is known as an ''Aruna Chudamani''.<ref name="verma">{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=JuqBAAAAMAAJ&dq=Chudamani+ornament&q=Chudamani|title=Dress and Ornaments in Ancient India: The Maurya and Śuṅga Periods|last=Verma|first=Mohini|date=1989|publisher=Indological Book House|language=en}}</ref><br />
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==Legend==<br />
In [[Hindu mythology]], the goddess Ratnakar Nandini was born during [[Samudra manthan|Samudra Manthan]]. Upon seeing God [[Vishnu]], Ratnakar Nandini devoted herself to him. When she met Vishnu, he gave her a jewel-studded ornament named Chudamani.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.ancienthistorylists.com/india-history/top-10-interesting-hindu-mythology/|title=Top 10 Interesting Facts About Hindu Mythology|last=Adhikari|first=Saugat|website=Ancient History Lists|language=en-US|access-date=2019-12-29}}</ref><br />
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[[Lakshmi|Mahalakshmi]] was instead married to Vishnu and Ratnakar Nandini was left by herself. Vishnu advised her to go to the [[Trikuta|Trikut Mountain]] and meditate there during [[Dvapara Yuga]] and [[Treta Yuga]], blessing and fulfilling devotees wishes. <br />
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While setting out for penance Ratnakar Nandini gave Chudamani as a souvenir to Vishnu. On watching this, [[Indra]] was tempted to get the Chudamani. Vishnu gave it to him, who in turn placed it in the hair of [[Shachi|Indrani]] (Indra's wife). When the native of Indra, [[Svarga|Swarga]] (Heaven) was attacked by a Demon named Shambarasur, Indra sought help from [[Dasharatha|Dashratha]]. Dasharatha along with [[Kaikeyi]] came to the rescue of Indra and defeated Shambarasur. As a token of appreciation, Indra gifted wings of four swans belonging to Mandakini. Indrani gifted her Chudamani to Kaikeyi and gave the boon that the lady wearing this will remain Akhand Saubhagyawati (she will die with married bliss) and the kingdom she lives in will remain unconquered. Kaikeyi gifted it to [[Sumitra]] who in turn gave it to [[Sita|Seeta]], [[Rama|Shree Ramachandra]]'s wife. Seeta gave it to [[Hanuman|Mahaveer Hanuman]] as a signage when he returned from Lanka to Shree Ramachandra after finding Sita.<ref name=":0" /><br />
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== Raghavan Chudamani ==<br />
Raghavan Chudamani was an Indian writer writing in [[Tamil language|Tamil]]. She also wrote short stories in English as Chudamani Raghavan. Her name also appears as Choodamani. She was born in Chennai and grew up there. Because of a physical disability, she was schooled at home. She published her first story "Kaveri" in 1957. <br />
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==History==<br />
The Chudamani has been worn since the [[Satavahana dynasty]]. <ref name="Maheshwari">{{Cite book|last=Maheswari|first=Chillale Sekhar Uma|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ScwSAQAAIAAJ&dq=Chudamani+ornament&q=Chudamani|title=Dress and jewellery of women: Sātavāhana to Kākatīya|date=1995-01-01|publisher=New Era Publications|page=34|language=en}}</ref> Sculptures of [[Amaravati Stupa|Amaravati]] and [[Nagarjunakonda]] can be seen wearing Chudamani.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=UcC1AAAAIAAJ&dq=Chudamani+jewellery&q=Chudamani|title=Itihas|date=1983}}</ref><br />
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==Gujarat==<br />
In Gujarat, [[ivory]] bangles are known as ''Chuda'' or ''Chudamani''. The bride receives them from her mother's family just before marriage and it is worn during the marriage ceremony.<ref name="goyamdiamondinstitute" /><br />
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