Bangles have a great value in Hinduism.
The tradition of wearing bangles started way back in historical times, even today women love to wear bangles to enhance their feminine grace. Bangle in Sanskrit means "Bangri" - the ornament which adorns the arm.
Scientific Reasons
Bangles, as are worn on the wrist with its constant friction, helps in proper blood circulation and due to our body remains rejuvenated.
The tinkling sound of the bangles can be a great stress reliever. In India, it is believed that during pregnancy it helps the child and the mother to stay calm.
Blood circulation and energy: The wrist portion is in constant activation on any human. The pulses beat in this portion is mostly checked for all sorts of ailments. The bangles used by women are normally in the wrist part of one’s arm, and its constant friction increases the blood circulation level. And, the electricity passing out through the outer skin is again reverted to one’s own body because of the round-shaped bangles, which have no chance to pass the energy outside but to sends back to the body.
The fetus craves acoustic stimuli: Bangles are gifted to women during the baby shower because the tinkle of bangles provides acoustic stimuli for the baby. Studies have shown that cheerful or calming music reduces a pregnant woman's stress and depression and helps the fetus develop the ability to hear. As per Gynecologists "A stressed-out woman is more likely to give birth to a preterm or underweight baby"
Emotional balance: A research made on women wearing glass bangles and those wearing bangles made of other synthetic materials had revealed that glass bangles vibrated are pacifiers and moderators of strong emotions. Those wearing non-glass bangles were found to be restive and excessively emotional, to given situations and stimulus, in the experiments conducted.
Positivity: Glass bangles were found to absorb the goodness and purity from the atmosphere and radiate them on to the wearer. The sound caused due to the jostling of bangles with each other also found to be soothing and gentle on the environments and the sound echoed the surroundings onto the wearer, back. Also, glass bangles repulsed the bad vibes in the surroundings and protected the body of the wearer from evil agents in the atmosphere.
Color and Meaning
Red bangles in bangle ceremony
The color red stands for prosperity and positive energy. It is the most common color seen on bangles worn by married Indian women.
Red – Energy/Love
Blue – Tranquility/Wisdom
Purple – Independence
Green – Good Luck & Growth
Orange – Success
Yellow – Happiness
White – New Beginnings & Purity
Black – Power & Strength
Silver – Strength
Gold – Good Fortune & Wealth
Bangle ceremony is a celebration of Indians meant to bless a pregnant woman, celebrate her fertility, and ensure a safe birth.
The purpose of the ceremony is to honor and protect the pregnant woman, who is seen as vulnerable to the evil eye, malign spirits and ghosts, and to ensure the birth of a healthy child.
Bangle as a magnetic bracelet therapy:
Magnet therapy is an alternative therapy that uses the magnetic force to increase blood circulation. Alongside this, it is said to:
help disperse toxins
reduce inflammation
decrease pain in the joints
promote relaxation
Sri - 05/11/2020"Its a sound therapy"