Oddiyanam
ஒட்டியாணம்TamilSay it: oṭ · ṭi · yaa · ṇam
- ṇ — n with the tongue tip curled back
- ṭ ḍ — t and d with the tongue tip curled back
- aa ee oo ē ō — long vowels: hold them twice as long
The ornamental waist belt
CostumeBharatanatyamKuchipudi
Meaning
The oddiyanam is the jewelled belt worn at the waist over the costume. It holds the costume and pleats secure through vigorous movement and marks the line of the waist in aramandi.
Also written: ottiyanam, vaddanam, vadiyanam, odiyanam, waist belt