*Mundamala - Garland of severed heads or skulls, found in Hindu and Tibetan Buddhist iconography.

Regional practices

Indian subcontinent

In countries of the Indian subcontinent, such as India and Pakistan, people may place garland around the necks of guests of honour, as a way of showing respect to them. Garlands are worn by the bridegroom in South Asian weddings.

India

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