Thoranam
Toranam
South Indian festoon
Toranams (Tamil: தோரணம் IAST Tōraṇam) are hanging decorations in Tamil Nadu.[1] These decorations are rooted in Tamil culture.[2] The history of this decoration extends back to the Sangam period. In those days there were no printed invitations, so the decorations served to indicate to people visiting that place whether it is a happy occasion or mourning. Toranams is made up of tender coconut leaf blades and is made in two different types.
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Toranams is mentioned in a song sung by 8th century Andal pasuram, Nachiyar Tirumoli of the Divya Prabandham[3][4] in Tamil literature:
வாரணம் ஆயிரம் சூழ வலம் செய்து
நாரண நம்பி நடக்கின்றான் என்றெதிர்
பூரண பொற்குடம் வைத்துப் புறமெங்கும்
தோரணம் நாட்டக் கனாக்கண்டேன் தோழீ நான்
Meaning : I had a dream oh friend! The town was decked with festoons and golden urns. Surrounded by a thousand caparisoned elephants, our Kannan came towards me (to marry me).
She explains to Krishna about the dream she had.