Katholai (Black Earrings) and Karugamani (Black Bangles)

Katholai (black earrings) is a spiral decorative ornament made of natural palm/talam leaves. Karugamani is a black traditional black bangle that is sold together along with a set of other accessories including a small mirror and a spool of thread, a lemon – for for Varalakshmi Vratham. The indigenous communities from the town of Kudalur (near Tamil Nadu) craft these ornaments using leaves from the talam plant and black seeds. It is firmly believed that the participation of young girls in the Pooja, where they offer Kadholai (earrings), Karugamani (tiny black bangles), and Kaapparisi (a confection made from rice and jaggery) when offered to Varalakshmi, will bestow upon them the blessings of finding good husbands. Katholai, the spiral embellishment crafted from palm leaves, holds great significance. The Paniyar, Karumbar, and Kattunayakkar communities in the Kudalur area of Tamil Nadu engage in the creation of Katholai using palm leaves /talam plant. Buy Katholai and Karugamani set for Varalakshmi Vratham now!