16 Shringar And Its Scientific meaning
16 Shringar of a bride
16 shringar is a process of getting ready for a bride from head to toe and each shringar has its scientific meaning. Every bride dreams of looking the most beautiful on her big day. This 16 shringar makes her incredibly graceful. 16 shringar is a ritual of Indian culture.
This 16 shringar includes Bindi, Vermillion (Sindoor), Maangtikka, Kajal, Nose ring or nath, Mangalsutra, Ear ornament or earring, karnphool, necklace or haar, Mehendi or Heena, Armband or bajuband, Bangles or choodi, Hathphool or ring, Waistband or kamarband, Anklets or Payal, Toe ring or Bichiya, Itra (fragrance)Hair accessories or Flower in hair, Bridal outfit or Shaddi ka joda.
These 16 shringar or beauty ornaments enhance the bride’s beauty and have scientific reasons behind wearing them.
The woman with 16 shringar looks more attractive and elegant. This shringar increases the charm of a bride.
It is said that 16 shringar specifies the 16 phases of the Moon, related to the menstrual cycle of a woman. This 16 shringar nullifies the negativeness that arises from the cycle.
The 16 shringar of a bride equates with the goddess Laxmi, goddess of beauty and fertility. As we consider the bride as goddess Laxmi. Many emotions of an Indian woman are attached with this 16 shringar.
These 16 shringar and there scientific meaning explained in detailed below
Bindi-
It is put between the eyebrows. It is the symbol of a married life. Wearing a bindi becomes very trendy now a days. Married as well as unmarried woman wears bindi.
Scientific reason of wearing a Bindi-
1.It is a sign of third eye which is placed between the both eyes. The two eyes are sun and moon which is capable of seeing past and present and this third eye represent the future.
2. The area between two eyebrows which is the sixth chakra – Agna is considered as seat of wisdom. it helps in retaining the energy in human body & helps in controlling the concentration.
2. vermillion (Sindoor)-
It is a red colored powder, which is applied by the groom on the center of bride’s hair (maang). it is applied with the belief of long life of husband & it shows the marital status.
Scientific reason of wearing Sindoor-
It represents the sati energy that protects her husband.
It is for a woman's health and good fortune.
3.Maangtika-
It is a type of hair accessories which is wear in the hair parting.
Scientific reason of wearing Maangtika-
It is worn to empower spiritual energy.
It helps in gather concentration and control.
4.Kajal-
Originally black, it is now available in a variety of colors. It is applied on the edges of eyelids. Earlier kajal was prepared with desi ghee, which gives coolness to eyes and make it more attractive.
Scientific reason of wearing kajal-
Kajal is applied as a kala tika to safeguard a bride form bad luck.
5.Nath (Nose ring) –
Nath also called nathni and laung ,worn on the left side of nose. It is the symbol of marital status but now unmarried woman also prefer to wear it with the changing trends.
Scientific meaning of wearing nose ring-
1.Nose ring keeps the reproductive organ of women healthy & experience less pain while delivering their baby.
2.It also prevents a woman from getting hypnotized because it controls brain wavelength.
6.Waistband (kamarband) –
It enhances the graceful shape of female.
It available in variety of designs. it is worn around the waist & it rests delicately just below the waistline.
Scientific meaning of wearing waistband-
They prevent saturation of fat in the waist and maintain a woman’s figure. Prevent from gaining the belly fat. And also regulate menstrual cycle.
7.Toe ring (bichiya)-
Toe rings also known as ‘bichua, bichudi’. are traditional Indian jewellery that is worn in toes by Indian women. Though usually married woman wears toe rings but now a days unmarried woman also wears toe ring as a fashion jewellery.
Scientific meaning of wearing toe ring-
Helps in regularizes menstrual cycle with even intervals. The nerve in the toe is connected to the uterus & passes through the heart. when married woman wears these rings and does her regular work, the friction revitalizes her reproductive organ.
8.Anklet (payal, pajeb)-
Payal to be worn on the feet. it comes in variety of designs and in pair. Worn on both of the ankles. It comes in a chain design with the small ghungroo bells which emit a melodious sound when bride moves A single anklet also comes with multicolor beads & weaved threads which is worn by married as well as unmarried woman as a fashion accessory. Generally, it is of silver.
Scientific meaning of wearing anklet -
The home filled with the positiveness when brides enter the house with the melodious sound of payal.
9.Necklace-
symbol of prosperity. It is the most elegant piece of jewellery . the Indian necklace has a lot of traditional & sentimental value attached to it . it is the main center point of bridal jewellery . without the neckpiece the bride is incomplete .
Scientific meaning of wearing necklace -
It helps to control body pressure and regularizes blood circulation.
It also helps to control emotion.
10.Earring ( karanphool or ear ornaments)-
one of the most common forms of fashion jewellery that is worn by both men and women are earrings . a very typical traditional indian design that every bride must have is ‘jhumkaa’ . the newer trends include chandelier, dangler, studs.
Scientific meaning of wearing ear ring-
Pierceing of ears , have specific meaning . it helps the kidney & bladder healthy a nerve that connects brain , cervical & kidney passes through the right ear . if the right amount of pressure is managed it makes a woman more beautiful and attractive.
11.Mehendi ( heena) –
Heena is most important part of Indian culture, without mehendi every ritual is incomplete be it weeding, festival, or any fast of Indian lady. it defines the happiness and celebration.
Scientific meaning of wearing mehendi-
It helps in preventing strees.
12.Bangles ( choodiyan ) –
Bangles worn in the arms & it adorns the area between the elbow and the wrist . bangles are worn by women of any age group irrespective of caste and religion.
Armlet (Bajuband)- it is worn on the upper part of the arm or forearm.
Scientific meaning of wearing bangles and armlet-
It benefits the women health. It increases the blood circulation level and reverts back the energy that is passing through her outer skin . this is because the circular shape of bangle.
13.Hathphool or Aarsi-
Hathphool is a very beautiful piece of jewellery as it covers our wrist beautifully with a chain from wrist to finger ring . our hand looks very attractive.
Scientific meaning of wearing hathphool and ring-
It stimulate the brain activity and promote good health.
Ring- the reason behind wearing ring on the fourth finger from the thumb is that the nerve passing through this finger is evenly spread through brain neuron cells , frequent metallic friction is good for the people health and helps them to handle life with ease and confidence.
14.Fragnance( itra) –
Fraganance is the sign of love.
Scientific meaning of fragnance-
It keeps the stress away.
15.Hair accessories-
The hairs are adorned with flowers, the jasmines and bel flower are most preferred in hair adornment.
Scientific meaning of hair accessories-
Long lasting fragrance of jasmines keep refreshed for the entire day.
16.Bridal outfit-
Bridal outfit differs from different culture. Generally red color lehenga is preferred in wedding
Scientific meaning of wearing red lehenga-
Red is considered as auspicious in Indian culture. It is a color of love.
