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Vanki

வங்கி
TamilSay it: vang · gi

The inverted-V armlet worn on the upper arm

CostumeBharatanatyamKuchipudi

Meaning

The vanki is an armlet shaped like an inverted V, worn high on the upper arm. It is often decorated with motifs of Lakshmi or peacocks, in the temple-jewellery style.

Also written: vanky, arm vanki, bajuband, vanki armlet

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