Rakodi
ராக்கொடிTamilSay it: raak · ko · ḍi
- ṭ ḍ — t and d with the tongue tip curled back
- aa ee oo ē ō — long vowels: hold them twice as long
The round jewelled ornament at the back of the head
CostumeBharatanatyamKuchipudi
Meaning
The rakodi is a large circular ornament worn on the back of the head, over the bun or at the top of the braid. It frames the head when the dancer turns away from the audience.
Also written: rakkodi, rakkudi, raakodi