{"product_id":"bharatanatyam-dance-salangai-3-line-velvet-ankle-bells-add-salangai-bag","title":"Bharatanatyam Dance Salangai - 3 Line Velvet Ankle Bells (Add: Salangai Bag)","description":"\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e+Ankle Bells, also known as Chilankai or Ghungroo, are essential pieces of jewellery worn by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eevery classical dancer. In classical dance, the Salangai is indispensable. It is worn as an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eanklet, consisting of a cluster of bells attached to leather, producing melodious sounds with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eevery movement. Even if other dance attire or ornaments are not worn, the Salangai must be \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eused during a performance, as it completes the dance. Every year, during Saraswathi Pooja, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003ethe Salangai is placed for the pooja, followed by the Salanga Pooja to seek blessings for a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003esuccessful performance. After the pooja, dancers tie the Salangai to their feet and dance, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003esymbolizing the completion of the ritual.\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eDancers often describe their Chilanka using metaphors such as soul, heart, heartbeat, and life. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eFrom a child's single-line Chilanka to an accomplished performer’s five-line version, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eChilanka evolves alongside the artist.\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eZaras offers Chilankas in various fabrics such as leather, velvet, and cloth, with options \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eranging from 2-line to 5-line designs. Both buckle and sticker straps are available. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eChilankas \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eare handmade with high-quality brass bells. Approximately, in 2 lined chilankas, there will be 2 lines 18\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e+18= 36 bells, in 3 lines 27+27=54 bells, in 4 lines 36+36= 72 bells and 5 lines 45+45= 90 bells.\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eThe available colours are black, maroon and red. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eExplore Zara’s wide range of Chilanka collection, featuring ghunguroos of various fabrics, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003ebells and colours.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Zaras Bharatanatyam","offers":[{"title":"Without Bag","offer_id":47972666343555,"sku":"SL163","price":460.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"With Salangai Bag","offer_id":47972666376323,"sku":"SL163-2","price":640.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/0252\/2499\/files\/Untitled-design-87.png?v=1787562234","url":"https:\/\/zarasbharatanatyam.com\/products\/bharatanatyam-dance-salangai-3-line-velvet-ankle-bells-add-salangai-bag","provider":"Zaras Bharatanatyam","version":"1.0","type":"link"}