Vaddanam

A Telugu bride wearing Vaddanam and a long necklace

Vaddanam is a gold ornamental belt worn by South Indian women on special occasions.

These occasions can include festival days, major family occasions, and weddings. like marriages as a status symbol in South India. A Vaddanam is one of the heaviest ornaments worn by a bride. A South Indian marriage is rarely seen without the bride wearing one.^[1]

References[edit]

↑ Chopra, Pran Nath (1992). Encyclopaedia of India: Pondicherry. Rima Publishing.

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[Chopra-1] Chopra, Pran Nath (1992). Encyclopaedia of India: Pondicherry. Rima Publishing.

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