Indians know the art of celebrating each and every important event in their lives, but, marriage is perhaps the only occasion that is celebrated with great pomp and glory, all over the country. There are numerous customs and beliefs associated with an Indian marriage, but there is some bridal jewelry, which is common to almost all customs. Mangalsutra and red bangles are one of the most essential forms of Indian bridal jewelry that is very precious and treasured items of a Hindu married woman.
Mangalsutra is a string of black beads with a pendant at the center, usually of gold. You will also find silver and platinum Mangalsutra, with a variety of designs. Lots of jewelry designers are experimenting with the design of this most celebrated In Indian bridal jewelry. During the marriage, new bride gets 'Mangalsutra' from her husband, which she wears like a necklace. It has a special significance; the bride wears it throughout her life, till her husband’s death. Red bangles are also symbols of marriage. Another essential symbol of a Hindu married woman is a touch of vermillion on their forehead, which the groom puts on her forehead as an essential custom of Hindu Marriage. This is an age old tradition of Hindu marriage that is deep rooted in Indian culture.
Nowadays, though most women do not wear these jewelry pieces all the time, but they are treasured ornaments for any Indian married woman, which they love to wear in special occasions.
You can visit Picturesindia image gallery in order to know more about bridal ornaments.
