Sanskrit · noun · Love & Longing

Aanchal

आँचल

said AAN-chal

also written: Anchal, anchal

Meaning

The loose end of a woman's sari or veil; an emblem of feminine grace, shelter and modesty in love-lyric.

Literally: from Skt anchala

Related words

The decorative loose end of a saree worn over the shoulder.

A veil or long scarf a woman drapes over her head and shoulders.