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MALEPOO THULASI SURIYAN CHANDIRAN THIRUMANGALYAM Malepoo Thulasi Suriyan Chandiran Thirumangalyam or thaali features a main pendant and two side beads worn by the married women are the marital symbol ofTamil and Telugu Christian communities . It is made up of the images of  ‘ malapoo ’ (leaf), ‘ tulsi ’ (basil), sun and moon. Malepoo is a combination of ‘malai’ (garland) and ‘poo’ (flower), which refers to a flower shape in traditional design. It symbolises the purity and beauty of the flower. The tulsi plant is considered very sacred in Hinduism . It is believed to be an aspect of Goddess Lakshmi , the goddess of wealth and prosperity. The presence of a tulsi form in the Thirumangaylam is considered auspicious and protects against evil spirits. The sun is a symbol of brightness, power, and light. It represents clarity and energy in life. The presence of the sun gives hope that the couple's life will be bright and prosperous. The moon is a symbol of peace, coolness, and pr...

MANGALSUTRA THIRUMANGALYAM IYENGAR Thirumangalyam , Mangalsutra or thaali of Iyengar consists of a main pendant referred to as the Thali or ‘ pottu ’ and the two smaller pieces on the side are known as ‘ Gundu ’. It is a traditional piece of jewelry worn by married women in South India , particularly within the Iyengar community . The specific design of the Iyengar Thali features a central 'U' shape, known as the ‘ namam ’, which is a significant Vaishnavite symbol . The two lotus flowers on either side of the namam houses Srichakra and Panchajanya are also symbolic, as traditional thali designs often incorporate natural elements like flowers and leaves. The Thali is a central symbol of the sacred bond of marriage, representing the love and respect between a husband and wife. It is fastened around the bride's neck by the groom during the wedding ceremony.