The Tudinga is a traditional brass bangle worn mostly by the Gunsur Malias tribe, a tribal community that mostly dwells in the hilly areas of Odisha. Simple in design but rich in cultural meaning, the Tudinga is a common and yet treasured ornament worn by Gunsur Malias women in their traditional attires. Made of pure brass, this circular bangle is a symbol of weightiness and durability. The brass is very significant since it is very cheap yet long lasting, denoting strength and continuity as well as resilience.
The bangle may have a plain surface or, depending on the local styles and the likes of the person, slightly textured, but generally, it has no fancy embellishments and reflects the tribe's thought of functional and modest ornamentation. The Tudinga, on the other hand, is usually worn by stacking them on the forearm in multiple numbers during festivals, social gatherings, and marriage ceremonies. For the Gunsur Malias, the bangles like Tudinga signify more than just being feminine; they are also an indication of affluence and social standing. Commonly, they are found given to women as part of their wedding jewellery or inheritance from elders, making each of such items worth generation. Its round, unbroken shape, represents also the cyclical nature of life, which feature is very much part of tribal philosophies. Despite modernization, the Tudinga is very much relevant today as a symbol of cultural identity and tribal pride.