Kerala Vaal Kannadi

Legendary Kerala Vaal Kannadi, An Auspicious ritualstic metal mirror which doesnt show the reflection of our physical self but believed to reflect the inner self so it is a sukshama form of depiction God is within everyone and the Vaal Kannadi is one among the Astamangalyam set (8 auspicious items) and it also forms an imperative part of the famous Thalappoli ritual

What is Thalappoli?..
Thalappoli is a traditional and ritual procession carried out by young girls of Nair community in Kerala to attract happiness & prosperity in the community which holds the festival. The participants wear traditional attire Mundu and hold thalam (a metal plate) in their hands filled with fresh paddy, flowers, rice, coconut, a lighted lamp and a Vaal Kannadi which is considered to be a symbol of spirituality & prosperity..

Apart from this Vaal Kannadi plays an integral part in Namboothri brahmins marriage rituals

Dimensions
6.5 inches long
3.25 inches wide