Mangalsutra Significance: In Hindu tradition, a mangalsutra is much more than a piece of jewelry. It is considered a symbol of marriage, commitment, and the lifelong bond between husband and wife. One ...

The mangalsutra is tied around a Hindu bride’s neck. For some, it remains there until the union ends. By Praachi Raniwala In many parts of India a pendant necklace — called a mangalsutra, or ...