Brilliance, beauty, elegance, belief and meaning are just some of the characteristics attributed to Indian jewelry. It has deep-rooted roots in religion, symbolizing a power of great value for those who wear it. In this case, women are the privileged ones to wear them, with a faith and a feeling that highlights them.
Although it is women who normally wear them, there are also cases where men can wear it, and this is partly because they are practitioners of Hinduism.
Below we present some of his most emblematic garments or jewels, and in turn the most essential in Hindu clothing.
«Bindi»: It is commonly known as a red mole, although it is actually a dot made from charcoal or sandalwood ink or makeup, with a meaning rooted in marriage commitment. It is said that those who wear this «red dot» are women who are married. However, currently, they are used in various colors and it is to classify marital status, whether single, engaged or married.
Many also call it «the third eye» in the Hindu religion, which is associated with the inner mystery of knowing and relating to God and people. It is also used by men in religious and spiritual situations.
“Tika”: It is the chain-type ornament placed in the middle of the hair, with details and appliqués at one end and falling on the forehead, symbolizing passion and harmony, attributed by their gods «Shiva» and «Pervati»
“Nathni”: It is a nasal ring, hoop or earring, which is held by one of the nostrils. It is very popular for married women to wear this garment.
«Chudi»: It is the name given to the bracelets. In the Hindu religion it is very frowned upon for a woman not to carry them in her arms, as they are considered to be naked. The bracelets are placed in pairs and in colors that represent mystical meanings. The gold ones symbolize fortune, the black ones power, the orange ones success.
“Payal”: It is a bracelet-type garment, placed on the ankle (ankle), which is frequently used to highlight clothing in general. For the most part, they are used with details of engravings, stone inlays and picturesque colors.
“haar”: It is the necklace or the choker. They are widely used and preferred by Indian women, who display them and complement them with other accessories to better highlight the style. It is very common to get a wide variety of designs and in all materials.
Without a doubt, Hindu jewelry is considered a cultural and religious attire, with an ingrained meaning. His garments have symbology, variety and above all, self-centeredness.