Solah Shringar is the sixteen symbols of love and fertility
worn by married Hindu women. It is an important aspect of Hinduism.
Symbolically it suggests that Devi resides in female body. The 16 Singar are of great significance for many Hindu communities.
The Solah Shringar are:
- Red dot on forehead (bindi)
- Mangalsutra (sacred marriage thread)
- Turmeric paste
- Fragrant flowers
- Perfumes
- Betel leaves chewed
- Black beauty spot on the face
- Kohl for eyes
- Mehandi on the hand
- Red dye on the feet
- Brightly colored sari or dress
- Jewelry on the hair (hairpins, tiara etc)
- Jewelry like nose ring, necklaces and earrings
- Jewelry on the waist (Cummerbund)
- Jewelry on arms, finger and hands
- Jewelry on feet