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As in many other traditions and various other cultures there are traditions of celebrations during pregnancy it’s of my humble belief that Hinduism shares the mother loads, well that would be an understatement and its no exaggeration. I don’t know much about Hindu tradition in other communities but being born in a Brahmin family (although never lived as one or want to either) the function of Valakaappu is celebrated on the 7th or 8th month of pregnancy.
Valayal is the Tamil word for Bangles, Kaappu is a tamil word signifying protection, well being, blessing etc., Hence the term Valakaappu (Valayal + Kaappu) or in simple terms the bangle wearing ceremony. My cousin is expecting a child soon, we celebrated her Valakaappu last weekend. In the current day scenario, events like these are more so a opportunity for a family get together. An excuse to stop you lame ass from working during the weekends too and go see family/friends and have something called “personal life” that exists right outside of a hell called “work”. Last weekend I was happy not working. J What you see here just a simple shot of the set of bangles that were kept for the ladies in the house to make my cousin wear them. I will post more shots of this later and try and explain the process in detail, although I’m not an expert on it. Corrections/criticism welcome by all means.
