{"product_id":"bharatanatyam-dance-salangai-5-line-ankle-bells-leather-silver-polished-add-salangai-bag","title":"Bharatanatyam Dance Salangai - 5 Line Ankle Bells (Leather) SILVER POLISHED (Add: Salangai Bag)","description":"\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eAnkle 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e17+17= 34 bells, in 3 lines 29+29=59 bells, in 4 lines 36+36= 72 bells and 5 lines 48+48= 96 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003ebells. \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":47972661559427,"sku":"SL129","price":2150.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false},{"title":"With Salangai Bag","offer_id":47972661592195,"sku":"SL129-2","price":2330.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/0252\/2499\/files\/SL129.png?v=1787562192","url":"https:\/\/zarasbharatanatyam.com\/products\/bharatanatyam-dance-salangai-5-line-ankle-bells-leather-silver-polished-add-salangai-bag","provider":"Zaras Bharatanatyam","version":"1.0","type":"link"}