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Ghunghrus

A Ghunghru is a musical anklet tied to the feet of classical Indian dancers. The sounds produced by Ghunghru vary greatly in pitch depending on their metallic composition and size. Ghungrus serve to accentuate the rhythmic aspects of the dance and allow complex footwork to be heard by the audience. They are worn immediately above the ankle, resting on the lateral malleolus and medial malleolus. Ghunghrus are worn in traditional performances of the classical Indian dance forms: Bharatnatyam, Kathak, Kuchipudi, Lavani and Odissi etc.

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