Seemantham Bangles & Flowers (Gajulu Todagadam)
Seemanthonayanam Bangles & Flowers
The bangles and flowers of Seemantham — gajulu todagadam and poolu mudupu — and the meaning behind them.
Gajulu todagadam & poolu mudupu
The most cherished moments of Seemantham are gajulu todagadam — adorning the mother’s wrists with glass bangles — and poolu mudupu, arranging fragrant flowers in her hair. Together they celebrate the mother’s beauty and well-being in the later months of pregnancy.
The meaning of the bangles
Soothing chime
The soft sound of the bangles is believed to reach and comfort the baby in the womb.
Red & green
Red and green glass bangles signify auspiciousness, fertility and a married woman’s grace.
Several on each wrist
Bangles are placed on both wrists, often two or more, by the elders.
Flowers in the hair
Poolu mudupu adds fragrance, beauty and joy to the celebration.
Bangles in your booking
Karishye provides the glass bangles and flowers as part of the samagri so the ceremony is complete and beautiful. See the full items list and the procedure.
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Frequently asked questions
Q.What is gajulu todagadam?
The adorning of red and green glass bangles on the expectant mother’s wrists during Seemantham.
Q.Why are glass bangles used in Seemantham?
Their soft chime is believed to reach and comfort the baby in the womb, and red and green bangles signify auspiciousness.
Q.What is poolu mudupu?
The arranging of fragrant flowers in the mother-to-be’s hair, a beautiful part of the celebration.