Odi Ungila: An untold tale of the Buntravani
A bridal essential from the Bunt Community who are inhabited in the Coastal region of Karnataka in the city of Mangaluru, is a beautiful ring called as ‘odi ungila’ which is a ring worn once a bunt lady is married. This ring a has an identity of its own in the Tulunadu people. A beautiful U or V shaped infinity ring which is commonly found in the market is very sacred and traditional representation for the bunts. It symbolises the commitment and the ups and downs of the institution of marriage but going through it together as a couple and hoping that their bond is remained together for all of eternity. The ring is worn during a pre wedding ritual called the Muhuratha by the bride’s aunt. With the coming of new generations there have been different variations in the ring. In the olden days, the ring used to be only in gold but lately it is encrusted with diamonds. This ring holds the significance of a married woman and is as auspicious as a mangalsutra in other Hindu commu