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Mohra (necklace)

Mohra (necklace)

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A mohra is a piece of jewelry used during a Sikh
Sikh
Sikh is the title and name given to an adherent of Sikhism. The term has its origin in the Sanskrit term , meaning "disciple, learner" or , meaning "instruction"....

 wedding ceremony. It is a necklace
Necklace
A necklace is an article of jewellery which is worn around the neck. Necklaces are frequently formed from a metal jewellery chain, often attached to a locket or pendant...

 made of gold coin
Gold coin
A gold coin is a coin made mostly or entirely of gold. Gold has been used for coins practically since the invention of coinage, originally because of gold's intrinsic value...

s worn by the bride.
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A mohra is a piece of jewelry used during a Sikh
Sikh
Sikh is the title and name given to an adherent of Sikhism. The term has its origin in the Sanskrit term , meaning "disciple, learner" or , meaning "instruction"....

 wedding ceremony. It is a necklace
Necklace
A necklace is an article of jewellery which is worn around the neck. Necklaces are frequently formed from a metal jewellery chain, often attached to a locket or pendant...

 made of gold coin
Gold coin
A gold coin is a coin made mostly or entirely of gold. Gold has been used for coins practically since the invention of coinage, originally because of gold's intrinsic value...

s worn by the bride.

The mohra is given to the groom by the bride's father, who places it around the bride's neck after the wedding ceremony.

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