नूपुर
nupura
The Sanskrit word for 'anklet' is नूपुर (nupura).
The term नूपुर refers to a bracelet worn around the ankle.
Meaning: a bracelet at the ankle (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
nupura
Did you know?
- The नूपुर is frequently associated with the goddess Lakshmi and is described in texts as creating a divine melody that brings prosperity.
- Ancient Sanskrit poets often used the movement of the नूपुर to metaphorically describe the swaying of branches in a gentle wind.
- In classical Indian dance, the bells of the नूपुर are not merely decorative but function as a musical instrument that the dancer plays with their feet.
Examples in context
- एतत् नूपुरम् अस्ति।etat nūpuram asti.This is an anklet.
- तव नूपुरम् सुन्दरम् अस्ति।tava nūpuram sundaram asti.Your anklet is beautiful.
Example conversation
Isha is showing a new piece of jewelry to Ishan.
- ईशा Ishaपश्य इशान, मम नूपुरं नूतनम् अस्ति।paśya iśāna, mama nūpuraṃ nūtanam asti.Look Ishan, my anklet is new.
- इशान Ishanआम् ईशे, एतत् बहु मनोहरम् अस्ति।ām īśe, etat bahu manoharam asti.Yes Isha, it is very charming.
- ईशा Ishaकिम् एतत् नूपुरं तुभ्यं रोचते?kim etat nūpuraṃ tubhyam rocate?Do you like this anklet?
- इशान Ishanआम्, एतत् वास्तवमेव सुन्दरम् अस्ति।ām, etat vāstavameva sundaram asti.Yes, it is indeed beautiful.
