This beautiful Vilakaapu set is a lovely, traditional and unique addition to your bommai golu (dolls) collection for Navaratri, celebrating motherhood and the imminent entry of a new member of the family.

Vilakaapu is an important ritual in South Indian Hindu culture performed on the seventh month of pregnancy. It marks the recognition of a woman initiated into motherhood. During this ritual, a set of of bangles (Vilai) and a sacred yellow thread, is tied around the mother's wrist to protect (Kappu) the wellbeing of the mother and unborn child for a safe delivery. The bangles and sacred thread wards off evil influences. Vilakaapu is a beautiful tradition that celebrates the impending arrival of of a new member of the family.

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