Payal
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Payal is an Old Town and has municipal council
in Ludhiana district
in the India
n state
of Punjab
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Payal pronounced (pie 'al) is a popular Indian name that means anklets in Hindi. Its an ancient City, Very old temples more than 64, built in time or mugal times, and also find ancient art pictures in temples (Mahadev Mandir, Ganga Sagar, Nainda Devi, Ram Mandir and others), also has Gurudwaras (The main one was built on Old Mosques after Partition of India)about 6 and few mosques. And also we Old Fort, Having a girls School inside and its Original Images and shapes has been Destroyed, and Few Political People are making Shops under it
, Payal had a population of 7267. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Payal has an average literacy rate of 65%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 68%, and female literacy is 63%. In Payal, 13% of the population
is under 6 years of age.
While originally they were made of only pure metals, with intricate designs carved in them, or 'filigri' work, they are also found with semi-precious and precious stones embedded in them. They would also have tiny bells hanging from them, that made a sound as the wearer moved.
Used in different forms of dance, they are similar to 'ghungroos' but quieter, and perhaps more "delicate". They are worn as part of every Indian dress.
Municipal council
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in Ludhiana district
Ludhiana District
-Rainfall:The rainfall in the district increases from the southwest toward the northeast. About 70% of the rainfall is received during the period of July through September...
in the India
India
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n state
States and territories of India
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of Punjab
Punjab (India)
Punjab ) is a state in the northwest of the Republic of India, forming part of the larger Punjab region. The state is bordered by the Indian states of Himachal Pradesh to the east, Haryana to the south and southeast and Rajasthan to the southwest as well as the Pakistani province of Punjab to the...
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Payal pronounced (pie 'al) is a popular Indian name that means anklets in Hindi. Its an ancient City, Very old temples more than 64, built in time or mugal times, and also find ancient art pictures in temples (Mahadev Mandir, Ganga Sagar, Nainda Devi, Ram Mandir and others), also has Gurudwaras (The main one was built on Old Mosques after Partition of India)about 6 and few mosques. And also we Old Fort, Having a girls School inside and its Original Images and shapes has been Destroyed, and Few Political People are making Shops under it
Demographics
India censusCensus
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, Payal had a population of 7267. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Payal has an average literacy rate of 65%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 68%, and female literacy is 63%. In Payal, 13% of the population
is under 6 years of age.
Accessory
A payal is an Indian accessory, traditionally worn by women, on their feet. It is best described as an anklet. It's intricacies differ from region to region across the country. Originally made of gold or silver, they have changed over time to accommodate the trends and are also found made of threads of different fibers, plastic and leather.While originally they were made of only pure metals, with intricate designs carved in them, or 'filigri' work, they are also found with semi-precious and precious stones embedded in them. They would also have tiny bells hanging from them, that made a sound as the wearer moved.
Used in different forms of dance, they are similar to 'ghungroos' but quieter, and perhaps more "delicate". They are worn as part of every Indian dress.