anchala | आँचल

Aanchal (Devanagari: आँचल; ISO 15919: āṁcala) has two primary meanings:

• 1. Garment Feature: The border or hem at the loose end of a sari or chunari that is worn over the shoulder and sometimes used to cover the head.
• 2. Symbol of Affection: A phrase used to represent the love and protection a mother provides to her child.

Further Reading and Reference

• Also written as: aanchal
• Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love, Vol. 1, Ch. 7