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Kunjalam

குஞ்சலம்

Tamilkuny · ja · lam

The tassel at the end of the braid

CostumeBharatanatyamKuchipudi

Meaning

The kunjalam is the decorative tassel tied to the very end of the braid. It adds length and sways with the dancer's movement.

Also written: kunjalam, jada kuchulu, kuchulu, hair tassel

Sources

Related words

Rakodiராக்கொடிThe round jewelled ornament at the back of the head JadaiஜடைThe ornaments that line the length of the braid 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.Temple JewelleryGold-finished jewellery set with red and green kemp stones

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