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A newly wed bride is almost always decked up and looks the best version of herself. She does the 16 shringar and looks nothing less than a dream. But wait, do you know what 16 shringar actually is? A lot of us do not really know what all comes under the list of the 16 shringar and today we are here to help you with that!

The 16 shringar is basically the most important part of the new brides’, or for that matter, any married woman’s essence. Shringar means adornments and these 16 adornments take every married woman’s wardrobe space, for sure! These adornments enhance the beauty of the women and also adds a hint of confidence.

To get you to know these 16 adornments better, we are here with The Ultimate Guide To 16 Shringar To Get Your Bridal Aesthetics Right! Let’s begin…

1. The Joda/ Bridal Outfit

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This is the core element of any bridal look and is one the first things in the 16 shringar list. Traditionally the bridal outfit was always red, which signifies love and power. Traditionally, it was always a red saree or a red lehenga that a bride chose to wear for her wedding day!

2. Sindoor

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Next in line is the Sindoor or vermillion, which is the most important adornment that a married woman wears and it truly graces her. The Sindoor Daan is done by the groom on the wedding day. After that, the woman is to wear the Sindoor every day as a sign of her marital status. It is normally worn of the mid-partition of the hair.

3. Maang Tika

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The third in the list is the Maang tika which is a head accessory and is worn to adorn the upper head to initial forehead region. The maang tika comes in a varied variety of designs and you can choose from them as per your preference.

4. Bindi

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The bindi is one of the 16 shringars that sits right on the focus point of the forehead. It is places between the two eyebrows, quite correctly sand is said to be serving as the strengthening element of the women’s Ajna Chakra. It also adds up to the beauty, for sure!

5. Kajal/Kohl

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The Kajal is worn on the waterline of the eye and is elevates the beauty of the eyes instantly. It is also said that it keeps the eyes clean, cool and strengthens the vision, only if it is a good quality Kajal. Traditionally, Kajal is believed to keep one away from the evil eye too.

6. Nath

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Nath, also called the nose ring, is worn by the brides on their wedding day, to keep the traditionalism intact with their whole look. The nose ring or nath is normally made with pretty diamonds or pearls, which look totally glam. Traditionally, it is believed that the nath is worn by women to enhance the working of their reproductive organs.

These days, Nath designs have expanded manifolds and everyone can get something as per their taste and preference.

7. Jhumka

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The Jhumkas are every woman’s favorite. These are big earrings that a bride is to wear on her wedding day and look as glamorous as ever. The jhumka too is believed to be a point which when put up accurate pressure on, keeps the menstrual health in check.

8. Mangalsutra

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The Mangalsutra is the essential part of a bride’s accessories as it is the sign of her marital status. This is a necklace that the groom gives to the bride on the wedding day, during the ritual. The Mangalsutra basically means auspicious thread.

9. Mehendi

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Normally, we all must have hear that the darker your mehendi stain gets, the more your husband would love you. Well, no idea about that but the henna stains surely adorn the hands of a bride very beautifully. the mehendi also has a very cooling effect on the hands and it also lowers the stress levels.  The mehendi is said to bring joy, luck and beauty along with it.

10. Gajra

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Gajra is worn by women to adorn their hairstyle quite gracefully. It is a very pleasantly fragrant flower which is a garland of jasmine flowers and it elevates the beauty of the hair-do quite effortlessly.

11. Baaju Bandh

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The baaju bandh, also known as armlet, is shaped like a bracelet but for the arm. It is traditionally made of gold and it gracefully beautifies the whole look of a bride. The baaju bandh is said to improve the blood circulation and it also protects you from evil eye as well as negative influences.

12. Choodiyan

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Choodiyan, or bangles are worn on both hands by a bride. Bangles symbolize health, luck and prosperity. These highly signify the rich Indian culture and adorns the hands quite beautifully.

13. Haath Gehna

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Haath Gehna or Haath Phool is one of the elements of the 16 shringar and it has a great significance to it. not only does it adorn the hands of a bride but it also is linked with the husband’s life; symbolizes wealth, power and good health and they also stimulate the activities of the brain.

14. Kamar Bandh

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Kamar bandh is an accessory worn on the waist by the brides. It is shaped in the form of that of a belt and is traditionally made of gold. The Kamar bandh is well known to relieve the menstrual pain of a woman.

15. Payal

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Payal is an anklet that female wear which adorns the ankles very nicely. The Payal is believed to improve the blood circulation levels.

16. Bichiya

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Bichiya or toe rings are worn by women not only as a toe accessory but also because it presses on the nerve that is directly connected to the uterus. Wearing this will enable good menstrual as well as reproductive health!

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