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2. Kautuka - Wikipedia

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   In South India, it is the priest who ties the kaapu (kautuka) on the groom's wrist, while the groom ties the colored thread on the bride's wrist as a part of the wedding rituals. [ 4 ] In regional Vaishnavism tradition of Hinduism such as those found in Maharashtra , the red-colored thread symbolizes Vishnu for men, and Lakshmi for women ...

3. Aranjanam - Wikipedia

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   Aranjanam / Araijan Kodi (Malayalam: അരഞ്ഞാണം Tamil:அரைஞான் கயிறு [1]) [2] is a girdle-like ornament for the waist, worn around the waist by many south Indian adults and children. It is usually made of gold or silver, sometimes it may also be a red or black thread tied around the waist.

4. Chinmaya Organization for Rural Development - Wikipedia

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   The Chinmaya Organization for Rural Development, known as CORD, is an organization that helps with rural development throughout India and South Asia. It is the service wing of Chinmaya Mission . CORD aims to promote sustainable development in India through activities such as empowering women, helping with microfinancing , and forming Mahila ...

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6. History of clothing in the Indian subcontinent - Wikipedia

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   One major instance of this was in Kerala, where only upper-caste women were allowed to wear blouses. Though, from 1813 to 1859 the Channar Revolt was supported by Christian missionaries who wanted Indian women to wear blouses. [19] Another influence of the British on Indian women's clothing was the introduction of new materials.

7. Tagadhari - Wikipedia

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   Chhetris and Thakuris claim descent from the ancient Indian Kshatriyas and form the ruling and warrior classes of Nepal. [ 26 ] The ethnicities of the officers at and above the Under-Secretary level in governmental positions of Nepal in 1969 showed Chhetri and Brahmin as dominant in the top two highest positions, with 102 (35.17%) and 97 (33.45 ...