Vedic Index of Names and Subjects v1.c3.s11.153

v1.c3.s11.153

Karṇa-śobhana denotes an ‘ornament for the ear’ in the Rigveda,¹ apparently for the use of men. Some deity is called ‘gold-eared’ in another passage of the Rigveda.² Hopkins³ considers the use of ear-rings later than that of necklets and wristlets.