Jadai

ஜடை

Tamilja · ḍai

ṭ ḍ — t and d with the tongue tip curled back

The ornaments that line the length of the braid

CostumeBharatanatyamKuchipudi

Meaning

Jadai is the braid, and its ornament is a row of round decorative pieces set down its length, getting smaller towards the end. With the rakodi above and the kunjalam below, it completes the dancer's hair jewellery.

Also written: jada, jadai billai, jada billa, jada billalu, braid ornament

Sources

Related words

Rakodiராக்கொடிThe round jewelled ornament at the back of the head Kunjalamகுஞ்சலம்The tassel at the end of the braid Temple JewelleryGold-finished jewellery set with red and green kemp stones Salangai Poojaசலங்கை பூஜைThe ceremony at which a student first receives ankle bells.Salangaiசலங்கைThe ankle bells that make the footwork audible.Chuttiചുട്ടിThe built-up white frame around a Kathakali actor's face.

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