MangalsutraThe "Mangalsutra" is an auspicious thread which the groom ties around the neck of his spouse at the marriage ceremony. This thread symbolizes the love and attachment which will bond the husband and spouse together throughout their lives. There's a few variations of the "mangalsutra" available today, including a necklace of black and gold beads with a gold or diamond pendant.
An Indian bride is thought about incomplete without her sixteen adornments or "solah sringar", and jewellery is of the key part of these. Apart from the main jewellery set (consisting of a necklace and matching earrings), listed below are a quantity of the jewellery items that which are important for every bride:
Nath
The "Nath" or nose ring could be a plain simple stud, or more elaborate, in the kind of a decorative ring, held in place by a long chain tucked behind the ear. For those brides who do not have their nose pierced, there's also stunning "naths" available which can basically be pressed in to place.
Payals (anklets) and bichhia ( toe rings)
"Payals" or anklets are mostly in silver, adorned with traditional designs. Toe rings or "bichhias", are also worn in pairs and are adorned by most married females. Historicallyin the past, jewellery worn on the feet is not made in actual gold, but costume jewellery anklets which look like gold can be found basically.
Finger rings or 'angoothi' and haath panjas
The engagement ring is worn in the ring finger of the left hand by the bride, as it is believed that the vein of this finger leads straight to the heart. A bride often wears rings on her other fingers as well. often, rings for all fingers on hand, are linked together with chains to make what is called the "haath panja" or "haath phool".
Chudis and kadas/kangan
It is thought about inauspicious for a married woman to let her hands be without bangles. The importance of bangles can be gauged from the fact that different communities have different traditions when it comes to wearing bangles.
