Erukkan Araignan Kodi

Araignan Kodi or Araignan Rope or Aranjanam is a type of herbal jewelry used to tie around the waist of small children. It is made from the plant Erukkan which has various medicinal benefits. Nowadays people use kodi made of gold and silver but in the past, people used this herbal kodi as a shield for children. This flag is used to measure the growth of children and to protect the folds of the saree for women and to tie the cloth around the waist. According to religious belief, they believe that this kodi can protect their children from evil forces.