Mohra (necklace)
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A mohra is a piece of jewelry used during a Sikh
wedding ceremony. It is a necklace
made of gold coin
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.
Sikh
A Sikh is a follower of Sikhism. It primarily originated in the 15th century in the Punjab region of South Asia. The term "Sikh" has its origin in Sanskrit term शिष्य , meaning "disciple, student" or शिक्ष , 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. Others are woven or manufactured from cloth using string or twine....
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.