Solah Shringar List for Karwa Chauth 2019: Know Hindu Bridal Adornments & Its Significance on the Auspicious Karva Chauth Vrat

One of the most promising moments in a women’s life—Karwa Chauth is around the corner. Married women in India every year, devotedly fast for the entire day in the hope of good health of their partners. Karva Chauth Vrat is considered as highly significant for the Indian Hindu families. On this day, ladies of the house, adorn themselves in various ornaments and jewels, observe a day-long fast and offer prayers to Goddess Gauri. They dress up just like a new bride, heavily decked in Solah Shringar. This ritual has a very sentimental value among women in our country. The term ‘Solah Shringar’ literally translates into 16 mandatory ornaments that a woman ensemble that helps in enhancing her beauty. Each of these ornaments has its significance. Ahead of the Karwa Chauth 2019, know the list of Hindu bridal ornaments and its importance. Here's How to Correctly Observe Karva Chauth Vrat For Women Celebrating The Festival For The First Time.

Bindi

The woman wears a big bindi between her eyebrows and prefers to design it with tiny white bindis, sometime in alternate colours for adorning the upper ends of her brows. The round bindi is a symbol of married life which also has religious implications.

Sindoor

Sindoor or vermillion is a red-coloured powder which is hugely significant among the Hindus in India. It completes the look of a married woman which is akin to the ring in western countries. The colour red is said to denote marriage and the well-being of the husband.

Maang Tikka

Usually made out of gold and precious gems, a maang tikka is worn in the central hair parting which extends till forehead. The ornament increases the charm of a married woman during the festival.

Kajal

Anjana or Kohl or Kajal, is applied on the edges of the eyelids that make the eyes look attractive. Earlier, women used to apply kajal by collecting the soot of an earthen lamp. However, the modern married woman uses intense black eyeliner to achieve that kohl look.

Nath

Nath is a nose ornament, which is majorly popular among the Marathi women. The nose ring is placed on the left nostril and is again a symbol of marital life.

Haar

The Haar or necklace is another ornament which graces a woman’s neck. It is considered a symbol of prosperity. Women sometimes, love to keep it simple, by ditching the heavy jewellery and only adorning a souvenir from the husband to his wife—Mangalsutra.

Karn Phool

Karn Phool or earrings are an essential element of an ethnic look. Not only married, but unmarried women also love to complement their look by wearing an attractive pair of earrings.

Mehndi

Karva Chauth is incomplete without women applying Mehndi or traditional henna patterns on their hands. The bright and beautiful designs define celebrations. The red or almost crimson maroon colour of Mehndi is considered to be auspicious, signifying love between the couples. Watch Video Tutorials to Apply Arabic Mehandi & Indian Henna Patterns on Hands for Karva Chauth Vrat!

Choodiyan

It is mandatory for married women to wear bangles that indicate the long life and prosperity of her husband. The patterns and designs of Choodiyan are different among communities, and it is usually worn in red made out of gold or metal or glass.

Baajuband

Baajuband is an armlet which is worn on the upper part of the arm. It is either made of gold or silver and can be embroidered with gems or pearls.

Aarsi and Haathphool

Haathphool is the eight rings that married women wear on both her hands. They are attached to the central flower adornment on the upper part of the hand. Again, women also wear aarsi, which is the thumb ring and usually set with a mirror allowing the wife to get a glimpse of her husband. Karva Chauth Ke Filmi Geet Aur Gaane Featuring Amrapali Dubey, Monalisa, Rani Chatterjee & Others. 

Keshapasharachana

Keshapasharachana is a hair accessory. Women usually braid or bun the hair, which is then embellished with gold ornaments and flowers in particular. The look and the beautiful smell of those jasmine flowers are totally divine during a festival.

Kamarband

Kamarband is a waistband that beautifies the graceful shape of a female silhouette. The ornamental belt also helps the woman to keep her dress or sari in place.

Payal

Anklets which are fondly called Payal by the women in India, is another important bridal ornament. The designs, shimmering beads and melodious sound of it, signifies the Goddess Lakshmi.

Itar

Itar that we love to call as scent or perfume complements the element of Solah Shringar. The fragrance remains throughout the long duration of Karwa Chauth rituals.

Shaadi ka Joda

On Karwa Chauth, married women prefer to adorn themselves in Shaadi ka Joda, which is their bridal dress. If not precisely that, women try to keep up the bridal look by opting on the festival by donning in traditional attire in red. A salwar kameez, saree or lehenga, it just completes the whole look.

Although the Solah Shringar ritual has been modified today and there should not be any debate over it, the minimalistic look is exceptionally refreshing. Plus, our ladies have always been genius when it comes to keeping up the traditional look with a modern touch. Enjoy the Karwa Chauth and bravely experiment with your look.

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