Bangles are traditional indian ornaments worn mostly in south asia. Bangles have a very high traditional value in Hinduism and it is considered mandatory part of jewelry for married indian women. It is considered inauspicious to be bare armed for a married woman.
In India, Bangles are also known with many names such as kangan, Choori, Chura, Kada etc
Wearing bangle is also has a big importance in punjabi culture and is often worn by every married punjabi women
Some men wear a single bangle on the arm or wrist called as kara.